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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.88, 44,558.10 and 13,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.88, 44,558.10 and 13,912.02 is: 20,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.88 : 44,558.10 = 13,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.88/44,558.10 = 13,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.88x = 44,558.10 × 13,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.88x = 619,893,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,893,108.80/29,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.48

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