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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.91, 44,872.83 and 23,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.91, 44,872.83 and 23,679.76 is: 35,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.91 : 44,872.83 = 23,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.91/44,872.83 = 23,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.91x = 44,872.83 × 23,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.91x = 1,062,577,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,577,620.56/29,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,464.28

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