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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.20, 44,754.60 and 13,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.20, 44,754.60 and 13,211.60 is: 19,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.20 : 44,754.60 = 13,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.20/44,754.60 = 13,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.20x = 44,754.60 × 13,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.20x = 591,279,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,279,873.36/29,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,798.29

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