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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.34, 44,984.73 and 14,402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.34, 44,984.73 and 14,402.18 is: 21,607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.34 : 44,984.73 = 14,402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.34/44,984.73 = 14,402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.34x = 44,984.73 × 14,402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.34x = 647,878,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,878,178.71/29,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.94

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