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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.58, 44,220.66 and 13,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.58, 44,220.66 and 13,691.92 is: 20,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.58 : 44,220.66 = 13,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.58/44,220.66 = 13,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.58x = 44,220.66 × 13,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.58x = 605,465,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,465,739.07/29,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.27

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