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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.92, 44,363.40 and 14,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.92, 44,363.40 and 14,004.72 is: 21,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.92 : 44,363.40 = 14,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.92/44,363.40 = 14,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.92x = 44,363.40 × 14,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.92x = 621,296,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,296,995.25/29,575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.85

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