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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.70, 43,904.64 and 12,631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.70, 43,904.64 and 12,631.46 is: 18,949.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.70 : 43,904.64 = 12,631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.70/43,904.64 = 12,631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.70x = 43,904.64 × 12,631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.70x = 554,579,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,579,703.97/29,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.17

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