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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,271.98, 43,907.97 and 13,700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,271.98, 43,907.97 and 13,700.54 is: 20,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,271.98 : 43,907.97 = 13,700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,271.98/43,907.97 = 13,700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,271.98x = 43,907.97 × 13,700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,271.98x = 601,562,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,562,899.30/29,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.81

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