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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.28, 44,653.98 and 17,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.28, 44,653.98 and 17,302.08 is: 25,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.28 : 44,653.98 = 17,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.28/44,653.98 = 17,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.28x = 44,653.98 × 17,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.28x = 772,606,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,606,966.61/29,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.21

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