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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.23, 41,363.07 and 18,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.23, 41,363.07 and 18,027.50 is: 24,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.23 : 41,363.07 = 18,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.23/41,363.07 = 18,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.23x = 41,363.07 × 18,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.23x = 745,672,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,672,744.43/29,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.92

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