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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.99, 43,889.68 and 13,481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.99, 43,889.68 and 13,481.97 is: 20,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.99 : 43,889.68 = 13,481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.99/43,889.68 = 13,481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.99x = 43,889.68 × 13,481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.99x = 591,719,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,719,349.07/29,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.90

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