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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.19, 44,974.95 and 12,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.19, 44,974.95 and 12,453.02 is: 18,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.19 : 44,974.95 = 12,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.19/44,974.95 = 12,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.19x = 44,974.95 × 12,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.19x = 560,073,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,073,722.44/29,983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.59

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