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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,329.88, 44,011.38 and 13,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,329.88, 44,011.38 and 13,747.64 is: 20,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,329.88 : 44,011.38 = 13,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,329.88/44,011.38 = 13,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,329.88x = 44,011.38 × 13,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,329.88x = 605,052,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,052,608.14/29,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.22

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