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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.72, 44,189.58 and 24,254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.72, 44,189.58 and 24,254.66 is: 36,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.72 : 44,189.58 = 24,254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.72/44,189.58 = 24,254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.72x = 44,189.58 × 24,254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.72x = 1,071,803,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,803,017.49/29,459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.99

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