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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,959.41, 41,358.96 and 18,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,959.41, 41,358.96 and 18,632.55 is: 25,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,959.41 : 41,358.96 = 18,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,959.41/41,358.96 = 18,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,959.41x = 41,358.96 × 18,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,959.41x = 770,622,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,622,890.15/29,959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.23

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