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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.72, 44,197.20 and 11,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.72, 44,197.20 and 11,934.88 is: 17,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.72 : 44,197.20 = 11,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.72/44,197.20 = 11,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.72x = 44,197.20 × 11,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.72x = 527,488,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,488,278.34/29,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.37

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