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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.97, 44,212.52 and 24,269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.97, 44,212.52 and 24,269.91 is: 36,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.97 : 44,212.52 = 24,269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.97/44,212.52 = 24,269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.97x = 44,212.52 × 24,269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.97x = 1,073,033,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,033,881.27/29,474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,404.92

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