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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.88, 44,049.24 and 24,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.88, 44,049.24 and 24,996.24 is: 37,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.88 : 44,049.24 = 24,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.88/44,049.24 = 24,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.88x = 44,049.24 × 24,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.88x = 1,101,065,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,065,374.86/29,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,455.18

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