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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,957.42, 44,936.32 and 13,313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,957.42, 44,936.32 and 13,313.54 is: 19,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,957.42 : 44,936.32 = 13,313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,957.42/44,936.32 = 13,313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,957.42x = 44,936.32 × 13,313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,957.42x = 598,261,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,261,493.77/29,957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.39

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