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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.72, 41,410.66 and 18,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.72, 41,410.66 and 18,063.56 is: 24,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.72 : 41,410.66 = 18,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.72/41,410.66 = 18,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.72x = 41,410.66 × 18,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.72x = 748,023,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,023,941.55/29,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.36

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