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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.28, 44,960.20 and 13,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.28, 44,960.20 and 13,328.80 is: 19,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.28 : 44,960.20 = 13,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.28/44,960.20 = 13,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.28x = 44,960.20 × 13,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.28x = 599,265,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,265,513.76/29,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.32

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