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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,897.79, 44,821.23 and 13,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,897.79, 44,821.23 and 13,248.74 is: 19,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,897.79 : 44,821.23 = 13,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,897.79/44,821.23 = 13,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,897.79x = 44,821.23 × 13,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,897.79x = 593,824,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,824,598.64/29,897.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.82

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