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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.63, 44,954.28 and 13,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.63, 44,954.28 and 13,337.55 is: 19,987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.63 : 44,954.28 = 13,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.63/44,954.28 = 13,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.63x = 44,954.28 × 13,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.63x = 599,579,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,579,957.21/29,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.58

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