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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.78, 44,158.11 and 13,844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.78, 44,158.11 and 13,844.62 is: 20,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.78 : 44,158.11 = 13,844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.78/44,158.11 = 13,844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.78x = 44,158.11 × 13,844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.78x = 611,352,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,352,334.02/29,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.08

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