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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.29, 44,783.65 and 14,268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.29, 44,783.65 and 14,268.13 is: 21,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.29 : 44,783.65 = 14,268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.29/44,783.65 = 14,268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.29x = 44,783.65 × 14,268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.29x = 638,978,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,978,940.07/29,849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.84

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