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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.82, 44,729.16 and 13,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.82, 44,729.16 and 13,185.48 is: 19,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.82 : 44,729.16 = 13,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.82/44,729.16 = 13,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.82x = 44,729.16 × 13,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.82x = 589,775,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,775,444.60/29,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.99

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