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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.62, 44,907.77 and 17,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.62, 44,907.77 and 17,484.91 is: 26,187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.62 : 44,907.77 = 17,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.62/44,907.77 = 17,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.62x = 44,907.77 × 17,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.62x = 785,208,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,208,402.45/29,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,187.91

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