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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,809.52, 44,670.52 and 14,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,809.52, 44,670.52 and 14,998.08 is: 22,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,809.52 : 44,670.52 = 14,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,809.52/44,670.52 = 14,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,809.52x = 44,670.52 × 14,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,809.52x = 669,972,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,972,032.60/29,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.10

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