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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,841.92, 44,757.36 and 12,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,841.92, 44,757.36 and 12,071.63 is: 18,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,841.92 : 44,757.36 = 12,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,841.92/44,757.36 = 12,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,841.92x = 44,757.36 × 12,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,841.92x = 540,294,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,294,401.59/29,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.22

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