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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.94, 44,770.62 and 11,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.94, 44,770.62 and 11,140.44 is: 16,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.94 : 44,770.62 = 11,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.94/44,770.62 = 11,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.94x = 44,770.62 × 11,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.94x = 498,764,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,764,405.87/29,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.99

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