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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,624.52, 44,436.96 and 12,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,624.52, 44,436.96 and 12,082.08 is: 18,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,624.52 : 44,436.96 = 12,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,624.52/44,436.96 = 12,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,624.52x = 44,436.96 × 12,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,624.52x = 536,890,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,890,905.68/29,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.19

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