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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,750.76, 44,624.31 and 12,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,750.76, 44,624.31 and 12,220.13 is: 18,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,750.76 : 44,624.31 = 12,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,750.76/44,624.31 = 12,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,750.76x = 44,624.31 × 12,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,750.76x = 545,314,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,314,727.25/29,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.44

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