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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,621.16, 44,449.65 and 12,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,621.16, 44,449.65 and 12,982.14 is: 19,481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,621.16 : 44,449.65 = 12,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,621.16/44,449.65 = 12,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,621.16x = 44,449.65 × 12,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,621.16x = 577,051,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,051,579.25/29,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.06

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