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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,799.44, 44,708.88 and 14,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,799.44, 44,708.88 and 14,215.04 is: 21,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,799.44 : 44,708.88 = 14,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,799.44/44,708.88 = 14,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,799.44x = 44,708.88 × 14,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,799.44x = 635,538,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,538,517.56/29,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.20

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