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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.31, 44,878.59 and 14,127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.31, 44,878.59 and 14,127.31 is: 21,188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.31 : 44,878.59 = 14,127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.31/44,878.59 = 14,127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.31x = 44,878.59 × 14,127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.31x = 634,013,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,013,458.26/29,922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.66

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