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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,515.08, 44,272.47 and 12,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,515.08, 44,272.47 and 12,645.62 is: 18,968.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,515.08 : 44,272.47 = 12,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,515.08/44,272.47 = 12,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,515.08x = 44,272.47 × 12,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,515.08x = 559,852,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,852,824.16/29,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.36

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