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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.03, 44,682.72 and 13,149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.03, 44,682.72 and 13,149.54 is: 19,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.03 : 44,682.72 = 13,149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.03/44,682.72 = 13,149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.03x = 44,682.72 × 13,149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.03x = 587,557,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,557,213.95/29,778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.23

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