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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.67, 43,884.48 and 11,723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.67, 43,884.48 and 11,723.87 is: 17,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.67 : 43,884.48 = 11,723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.67/43,884.48 = 11,723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.67x = 43,884.48 × 11,723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.67x = 514,495,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,495,719.12/29,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,587.99

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