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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.62, 44,995.20 and 8,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.62, 44,995.20 and 8,932.62 is: 13,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.62 : 44,995.20 = 8,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.62/44,995.20 = 8,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.62x = 44,995.20 × 8,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.62x = 401,925,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,925,023.42/29,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.80

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