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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.98, 44,989.17 and 13,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.98, 44,989.17 and 13,769.75 is: 20,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.98 : 44,989.17 = 13,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.98/44,989.17 = 13,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.98x = 44,989.17 × 13,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.98x = 619,489,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,489,508.83/29,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.73

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