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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.28, 44,303.47 and 13,749.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.28, 44,303.47 and 13,749.15 is: 20,612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.28 : 44,303.47 = 13,749.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.28/44,303.47 = 13,749.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.28x = 44,303.47 × 13,749.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.28x = 609,135,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,135,263.65/29,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,612.12

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