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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,400, 44,100.72 and 7,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,400, 44,100.72 and 7,512 is: 11,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,400 : 44,100.72 = 7,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,400/44,100.72 = 7,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,400x = 44,100.72 × 7,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,400x = 331,284,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,284,608.64/29,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.18

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