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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.22, 44,958.32 and 12,209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.22, 44,958.32 and 12,209.34 is: 18,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.22 : 44,958.32 = 12,209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.22/44,958.32 = 12,209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.22x = 44,958.32 × 12,209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.22x = 548,911,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,911,353.66/29,983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.29

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