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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,824.51, 44,703.96 and 12,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,824.51, 44,703.96 and 12,284.77 is: 18,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,824.51 : 44,703.96 = 12,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,824.51/44,703.96 = 12,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,824.51x = 44,703.96 × 12,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,824.51x = 549,177,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,177,792.68/29,824.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.64

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