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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803.08, 44,678.64 and 14,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803.08, 44,678.64 and 14,999.52 is: 22,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803.08 : 44,678.64 = 14,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803.08/44,678.64 = 14,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803.08x = 44,678.64 × 14,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803.08x = 670,158,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,158,154.25/29,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.20

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