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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.44, 44,372.88 and 13,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.44, 44,372.88 and 13,991.04 is: 20,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.44 : 44,372.88 = 13,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.44/44,372.88 = 13,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.44x = 44,372.88 × 13,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.44x = 620,822,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,822,739.00/29,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.16

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