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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,793.28, 44,695.52 and 14,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,793.28, 44,695.52 and 14,212 is: 21,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,793.28 : 44,695.52 = 14,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,793.28/44,695.52 = 14,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,793.28x = 44,695.52 × 14,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,793.28x = 635,212,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,212,730.24/29,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.67

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