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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.82, 44,017.23 and 12,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.82, 44,017.23 and 12,691.22 is: 19,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.82 : 44,017.23 = 12,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.82/44,017.23 = 12,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.82x = 44,017.23 × 12,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.82x = 558,632,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,632,349.72/29,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.83

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