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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,894.85, 44,811.51 and 13,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,894.85, 44,811.51 and 13,262.72 is: 19,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,894.85 : 44,811.51 = 13,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,894.85/44,811.51 = 13,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,894.85x = 44,811.51 × 13,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,894.85x = 594,322,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,322,285.85/29,894.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.42

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