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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.52, 44,931.51 and 11,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.52, 44,931.51 and 11,486.52 is: 17,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.52 : 44,931.51 = 11,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.52/44,931.51 = 11,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.52x = 44,931.51 × 11,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.52x = 516,106,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,106,688.25/29,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.68

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