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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.76, 44,956.98 and 13,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.76, 44,956.98 and 13,327.80 is: 19,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.76 : 44,956.98 = 13,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.76/44,956.98 = 13,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.76x = 44,956.98 × 13,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.76x = 599,177,638.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,177,638.04/29,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.74

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