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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.12, 44,009.74 and 13,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.12, 44,009.74 and 13,747.40 is: 20,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.12 : 44,009.74 = 13,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.12/44,009.74 = 13,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.12x = 44,009.74 × 13,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.12x = 605,019,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,019,499.68/29,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.30

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