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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,749.22, 44,667.56 and 12,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,749.22, 44,667.56 and 12,253.22 is: 18,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,749.22 : 44,667.56 = 12,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,749.22/44,667.56 = 12,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,749.22x = 44,667.56 × 12,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,749.22x = 547,321,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,321,231.52/29,749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.84

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