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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,668.06, 44,502.09 and 12,130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,668.06, 44,502.09 and 12,130.75 is: 18,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,668.06 : 44,502.09 = 12,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,668.06/44,502.09 = 12,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,668.06x = 44,502.09 × 12,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,668.06x = 539,843,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,843,728.27/29,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.13

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