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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,784.61, 44,663.80 and 13,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,784.61, 44,663.80 and 13,994.13 is: 20,985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,784.61 : 44,663.80 = 13,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,784.61/44,663.80 = 13,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,784.61x = 44,663.80 × 13,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,784.61x = 625,031,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,031,142.88/29,784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.04

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