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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,539.05, 44,316.95 and 12,021.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,539.05, 44,316.95 and 12,021.45 is: 18,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,539.05 : 44,316.95 = 12,021.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,539.05/44,316.95 = 12,021.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,539.05x = 44,316.95 × 12,021.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,539.05x = 532,753,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,753,938.47/29,539.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.58

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