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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591, 44,392.98 and 11,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591, 44,392.98 and 11,123 is: 16,686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591 : 44,392.98 = 11,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591/44,392.98 = 11,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591x = 44,392.98 × 11,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591x = 493,783,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,783,116.54/29,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.94

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