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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.33, 44,611.54 and 13,089.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.33, 44,611.54 and 13,089.27 is: 19,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.33 : 44,611.54 = 13,089.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.33/44,611.54 = 13,089.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.33x = 44,611.54 × 13,089.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.33x = 583,932,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,932,459.45/29,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.31

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