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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.66, 44,860.06 and 28,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.66, 44,860.06 and 28,079.84 is: 42,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.66 : 44,860.06 = 28,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.66/44,860.06 = 28,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.66x = 44,860.06 × 28,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.66x = 1,259,663,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,663,454.44/29,906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,119.83

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