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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,965.92, 44,968.94 and 12,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,965.92, 44,968.94 and 12,435.76 is: 18,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,965.92 : 44,968.94 = 12,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,965.92/44,968.94 = 12,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,965.92x = 44,968.94 × 12,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,965.92x = 559,222,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,222,985.96/29,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.97

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