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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.22, 44,212.89 and 24,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.22, 44,212.89 and 24,270.16 is: 36,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.22 : 44,212.89 = 24,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.22/44,212.89 = 24,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.22x = 44,212.89 × 24,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.22x = 1,073,053,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,053,914.36/29,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,405.29

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