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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571.68, 44,347.92 and 9,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571.68, 44,347.92 and 9,844.94 is: 14,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571.68 : 44,347.92 = 9,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571.68/44,347.92 = 9,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571.68x = 44,347.92 × 9,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571.68x = 436,602,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,602,611.52/29,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.21

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