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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,948.65, 44,849.16 and 18,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,948.65, 44,849.16 and 18,827.76 is: 28,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,948.65 : 44,849.16 = 18,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,948.65/44,849.16 = 18,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,948.65x = 44,849.16 × 18,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,948.65x = 844,409,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,409,220.68/29,948.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,195.23

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