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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.21, 44,604.74 and 14,942.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.21, 44,604.74 and 14,942.81 is: 22,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.21 : 44,604.74 = 14,942.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.21/44,604.74 = 14,942.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.21x = 44,604.74 × 14,942.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.21x = 666,520,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,520,303.79/29,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.40

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