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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.82, 44,668.77 and 18,013.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,852.82, 44,668.77 and 18,013.46 is: 26,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852.82 : 44,668.77 = 18,013.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852.82/44,668.77 = 18,013.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852.82x = 44,668.77 × 18,013.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852.82x = 804,638,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,638,878.30/29,852.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.53

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