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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.80, 44,936.52 and 14,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.80, 44,936.52 and 14,359.60 is: 21,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.80 : 44,936.52 = 14,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.80/44,936.52 = 14,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.80x = 44,936.52 × 14,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.80x = 645,270,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,270,452.59/29,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.47

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