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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.03, 44,408.72 and 9,883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.03, 44,408.72 and 9,883.94 is: 14,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.03 : 44,408.72 = 9,883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.03/44,408.72 = 9,883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.03x = 44,408.72 × 9,883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.03x = 438,932,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,932,926.62/29,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.29

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