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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.16, 44,817.18 and 13,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.16, 44,817.18 and 13,236.04 is: 19,862.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.16 : 44,817.18 = 13,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.16/44,817.18 = 13,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.16x = 44,817.18 × 13,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.16x = 593,201,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,201,987.17/29,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.68

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