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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.64, 44.43 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.64, 44.43 and 9.34 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.64 : 44.43 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.64/44.43 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.64x = 44.43 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.64x = 414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.75/29.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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