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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.92, 44,972.76 and 23,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.92, 44,972.76 and 23,035.28 is: 34,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.92 : 44,972.76 = 23,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.92/44,972.76 = 23,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.92x = 44,972.76 × 23,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.92x = 1,035,960,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,960,118.97/29,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,582.82

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