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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.43, 44,931.84 and 11,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.43, 44,931.84 and 11,229.73 is: 16,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.43 : 44,931.84 = 11,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.43/44,931.84 = 11,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.43x = 44,931.84 × 11,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.43x = 504,572,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,572,431.60/29,949.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.48

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