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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.84, 44,640.21 and 14,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.84, 44,640.21 and 14,966.40 is: 22,443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.84 : 44,640.21 = 14,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.84/44,640.21 = 14,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.84x = 44,640.21 × 14,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.84x = 668,103,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,103,462.47/29,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.80

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