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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.69, 44,939.30 and 11,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.69, 44,939.30 and 11,486.25 is: 17,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.69 : 44,939.30 = 11,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.69/44,939.30 = 11,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.69x = 44,939.30 × 11,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.69x = 516,183,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,183,977.19/29,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.58

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