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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.02, 44,256.96 and 9,784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.02, 44,256.96 and 9,784.28 is: 14,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.02 : 44,256.96 = 9,784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.02/44,256.96 = 9,784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.02x = 44,256.96 × 9,784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.02x = 433,022,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,022,488.59/29,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.25

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