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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664, 44,456.64 and 24,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664, 44,456.64 and 24,743.28 is: 37,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664 : 44,456.64 = 24,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664/44,456.64 = 24,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664x = 44,456.64 × 24,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664x = 1,100,003,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,003,091.38/29,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,082.09

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