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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,407.54, 44,198.79 and 13,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,407.54, 44,198.79 and 13,836.10 is: 20,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,407.54 : 44,198.79 = 13,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,407.54/44,198.79 = 13,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,407.54x = 44,198.79 × 13,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,407.54x = 611,538,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,538,878.32/29,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.31

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