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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.72, 44,213.64 and 24,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.72, 44,213.64 and 24,270.66 is: 36,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.72 : 44,213.64 = 24,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.72/44,213.64 = 24,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.72x = 44,213.64 × 24,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.72x = 1,073,094,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,094,223.80/29,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,406.04

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