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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.52, 44,692.56 and 12,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.52, 44,692.56 and 12,253.08 is: 18,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.52 : 44,692.56 = 12,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.52/44,692.56 = 12,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.52x = 44,692.56 × 12,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.52x = 547,621,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,621,513.08/29,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.32

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