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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.36, 44,991.12 and 8,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.36, 44,991.12 and 8,933.72 is: 13,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.36 : 44,991.12 = 8,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.36/44,991.12 = 8,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.36x = 44,991.12 × 8,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.36x = 401,938,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,938,068.57/29,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,398.22

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