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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.76, 44,633.63 and 21,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.76, 44,633.63 and 21,005.53 is: 31,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.76 : 44,633.63 = 21,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.76/44,633.63 = 21,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.76x = 44,633.63 × 21,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.76x = 937,552,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,552,994.90/29,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,473.38

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