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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,813.96, 44,741.46 and 12,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,813.96, 44,741.46 and 12,283.76 is: 18,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,813.96 : 44,741.46 = 12,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,813.96/44,741.46 = 12,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,813.96x = 44,741.46 × 12,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,813.96x = 549,593,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,593,356.69/29,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.09

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