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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,250.62, 43,859.72 and 13,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,250.62, 43,859.72 and 13,659.74 is: 20,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,250.62 : 43,859.72 = 13,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,250.62/43,859.72 = 13,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,250.62x = 43,859.72 × 13,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,250.62x = 599,112,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,112,084.08/29,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.03

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