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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,643.82, 44,465.72 and 12,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,643.82, 44,465.72 and 12,113.63 is: 18,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,643.82 : 44,465.72 = 12,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,643.82/44,465.72 = 12,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,643.82x = 44,465.72 × 12,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,643.82x = 538,641,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,641,087.72/29,643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.44

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