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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.06, 44,406.54 and 9,885.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.06, 44,406.54 and 9,885.18 is: 14,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.06 : 44,406.54 = 9,885.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.06/44,406.54 = 9,885.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.06x = 44,406.54 × 9,885.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.06x = 438,966,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,966,641.08/29,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.42

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