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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.19, 44,389.08 and 9,869.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.19, 44,389.08 and 9,869.72 is: 14,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.19 : 44,389.08 = 9,869.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.19/44,389.08 = 9,869.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.19x = 44,389.08 × 9,869.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.19x = 438,107,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,107,568.71/29,591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.34

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