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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.80, 44,954.70 and 18,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.80, 44,954.70 and 18,840.40 is: 28,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.80 : 44,954.70 = 18,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.80/44,954.70 = 18,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.80x = 44,954.70 × 18,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.80x = 846,964,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,964,529.88/29,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,260.60

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