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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.96, 44,163.90 and 12,799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.96, 44,163.90 and 12,799.36 is: 19,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.96 : 44,163.90 = 12,799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.96/44,163.90 = 12,799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.96x = 44,163.90 × 12,799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.96x = 565,269,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,269,655.10/29,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,209.90

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