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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962.61, 41,353.43 and 18,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962.61, 41,353.43 and 18,027.05 is: 24,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962.61 : 41,353.43 = 18,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962.61/41,353.43 = 18,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962.61x = 41,353.43 × 18,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962.61x = 745,480,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,480,363.53/29,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.36

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