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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.12, 44,130.36 and 9,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.12, 44,130.36 and 9,699.12 is: 14,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.12 : 44,130.36 = 9,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.12/44,130.36 = 9,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.12x = 44,130.36 × 9,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.12x = 428,025,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,025,501.34/29,423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.25

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