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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.61, 44,789.54 and 26,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.61, 44,789.54 and 26,380.19 is: 39,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.61 : 44,789.54 = 26,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.61/44,789.54 = 26,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.61x = 44,789.54 × 26,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.61x = 1,181,556,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,556,219.36/29,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,541.26

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