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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.15, 44,904.71 and 14,771.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.15, 44,904.71 and 14,771.23 is: 22,140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.15 : 44,904.71 = 14,771.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.15/44,904.71 = 14,771.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.15x = 44,904.71 × 14,771.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.15x = 663,297,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,297,724.16/29,958.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,140.81

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