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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964.76, 41,360.70 and 18,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964.76, 41,360.70 and 18,793.24 is: 25,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964.76 : 41,360.70 = 18,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964.76/41,360.70 = 18,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964.76x = 41,360.70 × 18,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964.76x = 777,301,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,301,561.67/29,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.52

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