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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.99, 44,972.98 and 14,193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.99, 44,972.98 and 14,193.05 is: 21,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.99 : 44,972.98 = 14,193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.99/44,972.98 = 14,193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.99x = 44,972.98 × 14,193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.99x = 638,303,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,303,493.44/29,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.83

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