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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.06, 44,274.25 and 9,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.06, 44,274.25 and 9,789.20 is: 14,685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.06 : 44,274.25 = 9,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.06/44,274.25 = 9,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.06x = 44,274.25 × 9,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.06x = 433,409,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,409,638.97/29,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.85

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