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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.97, 44,997.32 and 27,650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.97, 44,997.32 and 27,650.97 is: 41,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.97 : 44,997.32 = 27,650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.97/44,997.32 = 27,650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.97x = 44,997.32 × 27,650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.97x = 1,244,219,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,219,407.15/29,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,474.02

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