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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.72, 44,194.07 and 24,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.72, 44,194.07 and 24,257.66 is: 36,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.72 : 44,194.07 = 24,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.72/44,194.07 = 24,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.72x = 44,194.07 × 24,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.72x = 1,072,044,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,044,563.75/29,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,386.48

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