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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.53, 44,825.13 and 25,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.53, 44,825.13 and 25,170.48 is: 37,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.53 : 44,825.13 = 25,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.53/44,825.13 = 25,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.53x = 44,825.13 × 25,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.53x = 1,128,270,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,270,038.16/29,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,769.48

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