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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.63, 43,525.08 and 12,376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.63, 43,525.08 and 12,376.42 is: 18,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.63 : 43,525.08 = 12,376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.63/43,525.08 = 12,376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.63x = 43,525.08 × 12,376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.63x = 538,684,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,684,561.80/29,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.97

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