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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.62, 41,347.17 and 19,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.62, 41,347.17 and 19,370.52 is: 26,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.62 : 41,347.17 = 19,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.62/41,347.17 = 19,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.62x = 41,347.17 × 19,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.62x = 800,916,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,916,183.43/29,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.81

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