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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,503.67, 44,263.08 and 9,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,503.67, 44,263.08 and 9,787.73 is: 14,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,503.67 : 44,263.08 = 9,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,503.67/44,263.08 = 9,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,503.67x = 44,263.08 × 9,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,503.67x = 433,234,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,234,854.69/29,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.10

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