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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,807.73, 44,732.09 and 12,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,807.73, 44,732.09 and 12,277.55 is: 18,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,807.73 : 44,732.09 = 12,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,807.73/44,732.09 = 12,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,807.73x = 44,732.09 × 12,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,807.73x = 549,200,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,200,614.10/29,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.77

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