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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,563.80, 44,345.70 and 23,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,563.80, 44,345.70 and 23,731.80 is: 35,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,563.80 : 44,345.70 = 23,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,563.80/44,345.70 = 23,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,563.80x = 44,345.70 × 23,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,563.80x = 1,052,403,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,403,283.26/29,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,597.70

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