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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.62, 44,770.04 and 17,386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.62, 44,770.04 and 17,386.47 is: 26,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.62 : 44,770.04 = 17,386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.62/44,770.04 = 17,386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.62x = 44,770.04 × 17,386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.62x = 778,392,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,392,870.43/29,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.19

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