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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580, 44,376.48 and 11,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580, 44,376.48 and 11,112 is: 16,670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580 : 44,376.48 = 11,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580/44,376.48 = 11,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580x = 44,376.48 × 11,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580x = 493,111,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,111,445.76/29,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.43

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