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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.92, 41,274.25 and 17,644.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.92, 41,274.25 and 17,644.41 is: 24,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.92 : 41,274.25 = 17,644.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.92/41,274.25 = 17,644.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.92x = 41,274.25 × 17,644.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.92x = 728,259,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,259,966.28/29,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.63

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