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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.16, 44,861.52 and 12,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.16, 44,861.52 and 12,364.16 is: 18,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.16 : 44,861.52 = 12,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.16/44,861.52 = 12,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.16x = 44,861.52 × 12,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.16x = 554,675,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,675,011.12/29,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.42

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