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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,460.91, 44,198.28 and 9,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,460.91, 44,198.28 and 9,739.46 is: 14,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,460.91 : 44,198.28 = 9,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,460.91/44,198.28 = 9,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,460.91x = 44,198.28 × 9,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,460.91x = 430,467,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,467,490.62/29,460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.48

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