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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,929.89, 56,904.91 and 12,969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,929.89, 56,904.91 and 12,969.89 is: 19,458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,929.89 : 56,904.91 = 12,969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,929.89/56,904.91 = 12,969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,929.89x = 56,904.91 × 12,969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,929.89x = 738,050,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,050,423.16/37,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.28

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