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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.62, 44,824.91 and 12,132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.62, 44,824.91 and 12,132.15 is: 18,184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.62 : 44,824.91 = 12,132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.62/44,824.91 = 12,132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.62x = 44,824.91 × 12,132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.62x = 543,822,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,822,471.20/29,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.62

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