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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.46, 43,988.94 and 12,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.46, 43,988.94 and 12,691.76 is: 19,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.46 : 43,988.94 = 12,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.46/43,988.94 = 12,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.46x = 43,988.94 × 12,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.46x = 558,296,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,296,849.19/29,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.04

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