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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.92, 44,970.06 and 13,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.92, 44,970.06 and 13,336.04 is: 20,004.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.92 : 44,970.06 = 13,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.92/44,970.06 = 13,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.92x = 44,970.06 × 13,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.92x = 599,722,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,722,518.96/29,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.14

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