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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,730.42, 44,589.95 and 14,935.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,730.42, 44,589.95 and 14,935.23 is: 22,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,730.42 : 44,589.95 = 14,935.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,730.42/44,589.95 = 14,935.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,730.42x = 44,589.95 × 14,935.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,730.42x = 665,961,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,961,158.94/29,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.99

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