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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,699.61, 44,556.07 and 9,977.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,699.61, 44,556.07 and 9,977.63 is: 14,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,699.61 : 44,556.07 = 9,977.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,699.61/44,556.07 = 9,977.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,699.61x = 44,556.07 × 9,977.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,699.61x = 444,563,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,563,930.83/29,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,968.68

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