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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,350.72, 44,032.80 and 12,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,350.72, 44,032.80 and 12,713.52 is: 19,073.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,350.72 : 44,032.80 = 12,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,350.72/44,032.80 = 12,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,350.72x = 44,032.80 × 12,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,350.72x = 559,811,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,811,819.89/29,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,073.19

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