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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.91, 44,181.77 and 14,466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.91, 44,181.77 and 14,466.81 is: 21,696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.91 : 44,181.77 = 14,466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.91/44,181.77 = 14,466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.91x = 44,181.77 × 14,466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.91x = 639,169,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,169,199.72/29,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,696.24

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