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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.70, 43,901.64 and 12,629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.70, 43,901.64 and 12,629.46 is: 18,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.70 : 43,901.64 = 12,629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.70/43,901.64 = 12,629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.70x = 43,901.64 × 12,629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.70x = 554,454,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,454,006.31/29,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.17

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