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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,603.63, 44,427.36 and 14,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,603.63, 44,427.36 and 14,021.30 is: 21,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,603.63 : 44,427.36 = 14,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,603.63/44,427.36 = 14,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,603.63x = 44,427.36 × 14,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,603.63x = 622,929,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,929,050.52/29,603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.32

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