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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,353.78, 44,035.94 and 13,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,353.78, 44,035.94 and 13,771 is: 20,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,353.78 : 44,035.94 = 13,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,353.78/44,035.94 = 13,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,353.78x = 44,035.94 × 13,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,353.78x = 606,418,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,418,929.74/29,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.97

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