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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.59, 44,856.89 and 11,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.59, 44,856.89 and 11,184.25 is: 16,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.59 : 44,856.89 = 11,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.59/44,856.89 = 11,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.59x = 44,856.89 × 11,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.59x = 501,690,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,690,671.98/29,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.82

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