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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,022, 43,533.48 and 12,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,022, 43,533.48 and 12,606 is: 18,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,022 : 43,533.48 = 12,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,022/43,533.48 = 12,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,022x = 43,533.48 × 12,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,022x = 548,783,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,783,048.88/29,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.21

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