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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.68, 44,384.76 and 12,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.68, 44,384.76 and 12,964.32 is: 19,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.68 : 44,384.76 = 12,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.68/44,384.76 = 12,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.68x = 44,384.76 × 12,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.68x = 575,418,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,418,231.76/29,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.17

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