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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.59, 44,494.52 and 10,961.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.59, 44,494.52 and 10,961.43 is: 16,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.59 : 44,494.52 = 10,961.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.59/44,494.52 = 10,961.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.59x = 44,494.52 × 10,961.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.59x = 487,723,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,723,566.36/29,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,436.84

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