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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,803.31, 44,725.47 and 12,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,803.31, 44,725.47 and 12,273.14 is: 18,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,803.31 : 44,725.47 = 12,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,803.31/44,725.47 = 12,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,803.31x = 44,725.47 × 12,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,803.31x = 548,921,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,921,985.56/29,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.15

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