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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,504.87, 44,247.71 and 9,778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,504.87, 44,247.71 and 9,778.13 is: 14,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,504.87 : 44,247.71 = 9,778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,504.87/44,247.71 = 9,778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,504.87x = 44,247.71 × 9,778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,504.87x = 432,659,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,659,663.79/29,504.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.01

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