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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.67, 41,333.82 and 17,207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.67, 41,333.82 and 17,207.93 is: 23,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.67 : 41,333.82 = 17,207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.67/41,333.82 = 17,207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.67x = 41,333.82 × 17,207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.67x = 711,269,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,269,520.00/29,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.03

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