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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.89, 44,406.38 and 12,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.89, 44,406.38 and 12,964.82 is: 19,444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.89 : 44,406.38 = 12,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.89/44,406.38 = 12,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.89x = 44,406.38 × 12,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.89x = 575,720,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,720,723.55/29,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.84

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