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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.03, 44,049.78 and 12,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.03, 44,049.78 and 12,724.86 is: 19,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.03 : 44,049.78 = 12,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.03/44,049.78 = 12,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.03x = 44,049.78 × 12,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.03x = 560,526,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,526,999.66/29,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,090.20

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