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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.27, 44,966.35 and 13,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.27, 44,966.35 and 13,347.26 is: 20,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.27 : 44,966.35 = 13,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.27/44,966.35 = 13,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.27x = 44,966.35 × 13,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.27x = 600,177,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,177,564.70/29,996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.41

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