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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.70, 44,754.19 and 17,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.70, 44,754.19 and 17,368.52 is: 26,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.70 : 44,754.19 = 17,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.70/44,754.19 = 17,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.70x = 44,754.19 × 17,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.70x = 777,314,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,314,112.56/29,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.43

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