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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,471.28, 44,206.92 and 24,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,471.28, 44,206.92 and 24,266.22 is: 36,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,471.28 : 44,206.92 = 24,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,471.28/44,206.92 = 24,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,471.28x = 44,206.92 × 24,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,471.28x = 1,072,734,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,734,846.24/29,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.33

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