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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,691.54, 44,541.41 and 9,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,691.54, 44,541.41 and 9,975.74 is: 14,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,691.54 : 44,541.41 = 9,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,691.54/44,541.41 = 9,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,691.54x = 44,541.41 × 9,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,691.54x = 444,333,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,333,525.39/29,691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.99

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