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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,495.58, 44,220.36 and 20,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,495.58, 44,220.36 and 20,112.36 is: 30,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,495.58 : 44,220.36 = 20,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,495.58/44,220.36 = 20,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,495.58x = 44,220.36 × 20,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,495.58x = 889,375,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,375,799.65/29,495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,152.85

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