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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,541.54, 44,265.30 and 20,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,541.54, 44,265.30 and 20,673.66 is: 30,977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,541.54 : 44,265.30 = 20,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,541.54/44,265.30 = 20,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,541.54x = 44,265.30 × 20,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,541.54x = 915,125,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,125,762.00/29,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,977.59

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