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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.62, 44,139.70 and 9,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.62, 44,139.70 and 9,704.48 is: 14,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.62 : 44,139.70 = 9,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.62/44,139.70 = 9,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.62x = 44,139.70 × 9,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.62x = 428,352,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,352,921.94/29,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.67

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