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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.27, 44,774.10 and 14,219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.27, 44,774.10 and 14,219.51 is: 21,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.27 : 44,774.10 = 14,219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.27/44,774.10 = 14,219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.27x = 44,774.10 × 14,219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.27x = 636,665,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,665,538.82/29,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.35

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