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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,605.91, 44,407.04 and 9,882.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,605.91, 44,407.04 and 9,882.81 is: 14,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,605.91 : 44,407.04 = 9,882.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,605.91/44,407.04 = 9,882.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,605.91x = 44,407.04 × 9,882.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,605.91x = 438,866,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,866,289.57/29,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.61

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