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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.62, 41,343.03 and 19,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.62, 41,343.03 and 19,367.52 is: 26,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.62 : 41,343.03 = 19,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.62/41,343.03 = 19,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.62x = 41,343.03 × 19,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.62x = 800,711,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,711,960.39/29,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.67

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