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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,502, 44,266.62 and 13,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,502, 44,266.62 and 13,696.92 is: 20,551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,502 : 44,266.62 = 13,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,502/44,266.62 = 13,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,502x = 44,266.62 × 13,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,502x = 606,316,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,316,352.81/29,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.70

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