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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.79, 44,476.47 and 9,928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.79, 44,476.47 and 9,928.83 is: 14,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.79 : 44,476.47 = 9,928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.79/44,476.47 = 9,928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.79x = 44,476.47 × 9,928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.79x = 441,599,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,599,309.63/29,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.84

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