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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,663.03, 44,445.29 and 20,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,663.03, 44,445.29 and 20,879.49 is: 31,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,663.03 : 44,445.29 = 20,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,663.03/44,445.29 = 20,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,663.03x = 44,445.29 × 20,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,663.03x = 927,994,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,994,988.10/29,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,284.56

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