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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.52, 44,844.84 and 17,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.52, 44,844.84 and 17,436.36 is: 26,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.52 : 44,844.84 = 17,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.52/44,844.84 = 17,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.52x = 44,844.84 × 17,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.52x = 781,930,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,930,774.38/29,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,103.93

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