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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.62, 44,211.90 and 24,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.62, 44,211.90 and 24,269.56 is: 36,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.62 : 44,211.90 = 24,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.62/44,211.90 = 24,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.62x = 44,211.90 × 24,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.62x = 1,073,003,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,003,359.76/29,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,404.32

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