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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,911.28, 44,867.64 and 14,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,911.28, 44,867.64 and 14,311.76 is: 21,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,911.28 : 44,867.64 = 14,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,911.28/44,867.64 = 14,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,911.28x = 44,867.64 × 14,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,911.28x = 642,134,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,134,895.45/29,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.98

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