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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,837.52, 44,753.94 and 13,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,837.52, 44,753.94 and 13,198.14 is: 19,796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,837.52 : 44,753.94 = 13,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,837.52/44,753.94 = 13,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,837.52x = 44,753.94 × 13,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,837.52x = 590,668,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,668,765.67/29,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.17

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