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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.72, 44,225.64 and 24,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.72, 44,225.64 and 24,278.68 is: 36,418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.72 : 44,225.64 = 24,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.72/44,225.64 = 24,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.72x = 44,225.64 × 24,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.72x = 1,073,740,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,740,161.36/29,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.07

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