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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.80, 44,471.36 and 12,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.80, 44,471.36 and 12,123.44 is: 18,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.80 : 44,471.36 = 12,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.80/44,471.36 = 12,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.80x = 44,471.36 × 12,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.80x = 539,145,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,145,864.68/29,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.60

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