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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,890.81, 41,249.43 and 17,954.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,890.81, 41,249.43 and 17,954.35 is: 24,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,890.81 : 41,249.43 = 17,954.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,890.81/41,249.43 = 17,954.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,890.81x = 41,249.43 × 17,954.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,890.81x = 740,606,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,606,497.27/29,890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.07

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