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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394, 44,091.72 and 7,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394, 44,091.72 and 7,506 is: 11,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394 : 44,091.72 = 7,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394/44,091.72 = 7,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394x = 44,091.72 × 7,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394x = 330,952,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,952,450.32/29,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.18

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