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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,669.23, 44,503.74 and 12,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,669.23, 44,503.74 and 12,139.06 is: 18,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,669.23 : 44,503.74 = 12,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,669.23/44,503.74 = 12,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,669.23x = 44,503.74 × 12,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,669.23x = 540,233,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,233,458.83/29,669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.54

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