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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.76, 44,742.36 and 12,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.76, 44,742.36 and 12,325.76 is: 18,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.76 : 44,742.36 = 12,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.76/44,742.36 = 12,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.76x = 44,742.36 × 12,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.76x = 551,483,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,483,591.19/29,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.66

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