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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.04, 44,996.54 and 12,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.04, 44,996.54 and 12,465.24 is: 18,700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.04 : 44,996.54 = 12,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.04/44,996.54 = 12,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.04x = 44,996.54 × 12,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.04x = 560,892,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,892,670.27/29,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,700.14

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