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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.76, 41,385.17 and 19,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.76, 41,385.17 and 19,373.44 is: 26,745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.76 : 41,385.17 = 19,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.76/41,385.17 = 19,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.76x = 41,385.17 × 19,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.76x = 801,773,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,773,107.88/29,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.60

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