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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,276.55, 43,878.25 and 13,464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,276.55, 43,878.25 and 13,464.73 is: 20,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,276.55 : 43,878.25 = 13,464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,276.55/43,878.25 = 13,464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,276.55x = 43,878.25 × 13,464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,276.55x = 590,808,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,808,789.12/29,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.27

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