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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,367.97, 44,051.65 and 9,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,367.97, 44,051.65 and 9,646.29 is: 14,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,367.97 : 44,051.65 = 9,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,367.97/44,051.65 = 9,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,367.97x = 44,051.65 × 9,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,367.97x = 424,934,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,934,966.76/29,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.34

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