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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.59, 44,187.89 and 24,253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.59, 44,187.89 and 24,253.53 is: 36,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.59 : 44,187.89 = 24,253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.59/44,187.89 = 24,253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.59x = 44,187.89 × 24,253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.59x = 1,071,712,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,712,194.48/29,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,380.30

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