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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,504.97, 44,234.42 and 20,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,504.97, 44,234.42 and 20,121.73 is: 30,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,504.97 : 44,234.42 = 20,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,504.97/44,234.42 = 20,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,504.97x = 44,234.42 × 20,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,504.97x = 890,072,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,072,844.75/29,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,166.88

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