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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.05, 44,969.88 and 18,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.05, 44,969.88 and 18,146.19 is: 27,205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.05 : 44,969.88 = 18,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.05/44,969.88 = 18,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.05x = 44,969.88 × 18,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.05x = 816,031,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,031,986.76/29,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,205.56

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