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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,752, 44,602.56 and 12,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,752, 44,602.56 and 12,210.88 is: 18,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,752 : 44,602.56 = 12,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,752/44,602.56 = 12,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,752x = 44,602.56 × 12,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,752x = 544,636,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,636,507.85/29,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.88

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