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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,581.59, 44,379.45 and 9,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,581.59, 44,379.45 and 9,591.09 is: 14,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,581.59 : 44,379.45 = 9,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,581.59/44,379.45 = 9,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,581.59x = 44,379.45 × 9,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,581.59x = 425,647,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,647,299.10/29,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.93

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