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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,669.73, 44,504.77 and 12,139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,669.73, 44,504.77 and 12,139.56 is: 18,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,669.73 : 44,504.77 = 12,139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,669.73/44,504.77 = 12,139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,669.73x = 44,504.77 × 12,139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,669.73x = 540,268,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,268,325.70/29,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.41

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