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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,941.70, 41,319.48 and 18,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,941.70, 41,319.48 and 18,011.96 is: 24,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,941.70 : 41,319.48 = 18,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,941.70/41,319.48 = 18,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,941.70x = 41,319.48 × 18,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,941.70x = 744,244,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,244,820.98/29,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.47

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