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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.23, 44,754.60 and 12,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.23, 44,754.60 and 12,299 is: 18,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.23 : 44,754.60 = 12,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.23/44,754.60 = 12,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.23x = 44,754.60 × 12,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.23x = 550,436,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,436,825.40/29,835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.22

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