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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,565.09, 44,362.76 and 13,978.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,565.09, 44,362.76 and 13,978.53 is: 20,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,565.09 : 44,362.76 = 13,978.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,565.09/44,362.76 = 13,978.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,565.09x = 44,362.76 × 13,978.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,565.09x = 620,126,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,126,101.65/29,565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.94

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