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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.76, 44,707.32 and 12,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.76, 44,707.32 and 12,287.02 is: 18,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.76 : 44,707.32 = 12,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.76/44,707.32 = 12,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.76x = 44,707.32 × 12,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.76x = 549,319,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,319,734.99/29,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.01

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