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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,838.63, 44,659.53 and 26,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,838.63, 44,659.53 and 26,558.13 is: 39,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,838.63 : 44,659.53 = 26,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,838.63/44,659.53 = 26,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,838.63x = 44,659.53 × 26,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,838.63x = 1,186,073,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,073,603.48/29,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,749.60

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