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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.79, 41,372.06 and 26,645.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.79, 41,372.06 and 26,645.67 is: 36,786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.79 : 41,372.06 = 26,645.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.79/41,372.06 = 26,645.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.79x = 41,372.06 × 26,645.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.79x = 1,102,386,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,386,124.75/29,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,786.93

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