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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.52, 44,946.96 and 13,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.52, 44,946.96 and 13,327.36 is: 19,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.52 : 44,946.96 = 13,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.52/44,946.96 = 13,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.52x = 44,946.96 × 13,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.52x = 599,024,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,024,316.83/29,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.12

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