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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.81, 44,513.73 and 12,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.81, 44,513.73 and 12,146.94 is: 18,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.81 : 44,513.73 = 12,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.81/44,513.73 = 12,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.81x = 44,513.73 × 12,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.81x = 540,705,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,705,607.49/29,664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.17

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