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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.97, 44,688.77 and 14,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.97, 44,688.77 and 14,997.92 is: 22,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.97 : 44,688.77 = 14,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.97/44,688.77 = 14,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.97x = 44,688.77 × 14,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.97x = 670,238,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,238,355.17/29,792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.53

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