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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,549.04, 44,337.96 and 12,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,549.04, 44,337.96 and 12,030.96 is: 18,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,549.04 : 44,337.96 = 12,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,549.04/44,337.96 = 12,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,549.04x = 44,337.96 × 12,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,549.04x = 533,428,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,428,223.24/29,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.30

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