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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,149.16, 43,714.41 and 12,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,149.16, 43,714.41 and 12,504.71 is: 18,753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,149.16 : 43,714.41 = 12,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,149.16/43,714.41 = 12,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,149.16x = 43,714.41 × 12,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,149.16x = 546,635,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,635,801.30/29,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.06

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