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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,581.08, 44,362.04 and 9,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,581.08, 44,362.04 and 9,855.02 is: 14,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,581.08 : 44,362.04 = 9,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,581.08/44,362.04 = 9,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,581.08x = 44,362.04 × 9,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,581.08x = 437,188,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,188,791.44/29,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.34

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