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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.37, 44,947.89 and 11,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.37, 44,947.89 and 11,248.65 is: 16,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.37 : 44,947.89 = 11,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.37/44,947.89 = 11,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.37x = 44,947.89 × 11,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.37x = 505,603,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,603,082.85/29,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.66

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