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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.60, 44,969.40 and 25,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.60, 44,969.40 and 25,095.30 is: 37,642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.60 : 44,969.40 = 25,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.60/44,969.40 = 25,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.60x = 44,969.40 × 25,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.60x = 1,128,520,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,520,583.82/29,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,642.95

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