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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.13, 43,764.71 and 12,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.13, 43,764.71 and 12,297.12 is: 18,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.13 : 43,764.71 = 12,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.13/43,764.71 = 12,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.13x = 43,764.71 × 12,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.13x = 538,179,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,179,665.03/29,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.85

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