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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.56, 44,779.53 and 13,219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.56, 44,779.53 and 13,219.25 is: 19,824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.56 : 44,779.53 = 13,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.56/44,779.53 = 13,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.56x = 44,779.53 × 13,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.56x = 591,951,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,951,801.95/29,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.53

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