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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,435.22, 44,127.93 and 12,782.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,435.22, 44,127.93 and 12,782.67 is: 19,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,435.22 : 44,127.93 = 12,782.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,435.22/44,127.93 = 12,782.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,435.22x = 44,127.93 × 12,782.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,435.22x = 564,072,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,072,766.97/29,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.19

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