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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.91, 44,804.09 and 14,281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.91, 44,804.09 and 14,281.75 is: 21,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.91 : 44,804.09 = 14,281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.91/44,804.09 = 14,281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.91x = 44,804.09 × 14,281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.91x = 639,880,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,880,812.36/29,862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.28

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