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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.61, 44,565.82 and 11,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.61, 44,565.82 and 11,004.56 is: 16,496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.61 : 44,565.82 = 11,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.61/44,565.82 = 11,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.61x = 44,565.82 × 11,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.61x = 490,427,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,427,187.87/29,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.26

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