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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.42, 44,096.97 and 20,503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.42, 44,096.97 and 20,503.61 is: 30,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.42 : 44,096.97 = 20,503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.42/44,096.97 = 20,503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.42x = 44,096.97 × 20,503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.42x = 904,146,854.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,146,854.58/29,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,738.22

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