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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.08, 44,694.72 and 24,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.08, 44,694.72 and 24,008.40 is: 36,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.08 : 44,694.72 = 24,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.08/44,694.72 = 24,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.08x = 44,694.72 × 24,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.08x = 1,073,048,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,048,715.65/29,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,030.01

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