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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,145.72, 43,759.54 and 14,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,145.72, 43,759.54 and 14,924.40 is: 22,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,145.72 : 43,759.54 = 14,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,145.72/43,759.54 = 14,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,145.72x = 43,759.54 × 14,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,145.72x = 653,084,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,084,979.48/29,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.57

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