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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,836.35, 44,759.66 and 14,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,836.35, 44,759.66 and 14,844.47 is: 22,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,836.35 : 44,759.66 = 14,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,836.35/44,759.66 = 14,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,836.35x = 44,759.66 × 14,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,836.35x = 664,433,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,433,132.06/29,836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.25

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