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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,749.78, 44,601.03 and 14,746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,749.78, 44,601.03 and 14,746.35 is: 22,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,749.78 : 44,601.03 = 14,746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,749.78/44,601.03 = 14,746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,749.78x = 44,601.03 × 14,746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,749.78x = 657,702,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,702,565.99/29,749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.81

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