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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.92, 44,946.09 and 14,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.92, 44,946.09 and 14,173.31 is: 21,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.92 : 44,946.09 = 14,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.92/44,946.09 = 14,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.92x = 44,946.09 × 14,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.92x = 637,034,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,034,979.22/29,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.52

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