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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.97, 44,654.48 and 14,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.97, 44,654.48 and 14,969.82 is: 22,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.97 : 44,654.48 = 14,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.97/44,654.48 = 14,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.97x = 44,654.48 × 14,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.97x = 668,469,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,469,527.79/29,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.25

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