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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,256.68, 43,909.59 and 12,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,256.68, 43,909.59 and 12,629.27 is: 18,954.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,256.68 : 43,909.59 = 12,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,256.68/43,909.59 = 12,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,256.68x = 43,909.59 × 12,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,256.68x = 554,546,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,546,067.70/29,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,954.51

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