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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,269.67, 43,917.84 and 12,407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,269.67, 43,917.84 and 12,407.29 is: 18,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,269.67 : 43,917.84 = 12,407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,269.67/43,917.84 = 12,407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,269.67x = 43,917.84 × 12,407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,269.67x = 544,901,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,901,267.26/29,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.59

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