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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.92, 44,938.56 and 13,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.92, 44,938.56 and 13,315.04 is: 19,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.92 : 44,938.56 = 13,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.92/44,938.56 = 13,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.92x = 44,938.56 × 13,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.92x = 598,358,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,358,723.94/29,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.64

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