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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.70, 44,261.55 and 9,786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.70, 44,261.55 and 9,786.90 is: 14,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.70 : 44,261.55 = 9,786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.70/44,261.55 = 9,786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.70x = 44,261.55 × 9,786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.70x = 433,183,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,183,363.70/29,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.35

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