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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.93, 41,273.87 and 17,163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.93, 41,273.87 and 17,163.43 is: 23,686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.93 : 41,273.87 = 17,163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.93/41,273.87 = 17,163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.93x = 41,273.87 × 17,163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.93x = 708,401,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,401,178.57/29,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.07

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