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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.82, 44,777.63 and 11,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.82, 44,777.63 and 11,125.47 is: 16,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.82 : 44,777.63 = 11,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.82/44,777.63 = 11,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.82x = 44,777.63 × 11,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.82x = 498,172,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,172,179.24/29,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.29

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