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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.80, 44,962.20 and 13,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.80, 44,962.20 and 13,323.60 is: 19,969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.80 : 44,962.20 = 13,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.80/44,962.20 = 13,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.80x = 44,962.20 × 13,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.80x = 599,058,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,058,367.92/29,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.41

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