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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,689.44, 44,562.86 and 24,209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,689.44, 44,562.86 and 24,209.18 is: 36,337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,689.44 : 44,562.86 = 24,209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,689.44/44,562.86 = 24,209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,689.44x = 44,562.86 × 24,209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,689.44x = 1,078,830,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,830,213.09/29,689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,337.17

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