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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.62, 44,580.60 and 13,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.62, 44,580.60 and 13,916.75 is: 20,881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.62 : 44,580.60 = 13,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.62/44,580.60 = 13,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.62x = 44,580.60 × 13,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.62x = 620,416,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,416,842.15/29,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,881.99

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