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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,279.91, 43,913.30 and 13,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,279.91, 43,913.30 and 13,469.76 is: 20,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,279.91 : 43,913.30 = 13,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,279.91/43,913.30 = 13,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,279.91x = 43,913.30 × 13,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,279.91x = 591,501,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,501,544.46/29,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.62

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