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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.92, 44,021.76 and 21,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.92, 44,021.76 and 21,459.52 is: 32,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.92 : 44,021.76 = 21,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.92/44,021.76 = 21,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.92x = 44,021.76 × 21,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.92x = 944,685,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,685,839.16/29,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,188.10

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