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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.92, 44,566.96 and 12,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.92, 44,566.96 and 12,168.54 is: 18,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.92 : 44,566.96 = 12,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.92/44,566.96 = 12,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.92x = 44,566.96 × 12,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.92x = 542,314,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,314,835.44/29,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.43

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