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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.21, 44,217.99 and 9,752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.21, 44,217.99 and 9,752.73 is: 14,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.21 : 44,217.99 = 9,752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.21/44,217.99 = 9,752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.21x = 44,217.99 × 9,752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.21x = 431,246,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,246,117.61/29,474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.31

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