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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,827.08, 44,726.31 and 17,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,827.08, 44,726.31 and 17,350.44 is: 26,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,827.08 : 44,726.31 = 17,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,827.08/44,726.31 = 17,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,827.08x = 44,726.31 × 17,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,827.08x = 776,021,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,021,158.08/29,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.34

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