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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.49, 44,641.86 and 11,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.49, 44,641.86 and 11,039.73 is: 16,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.49 : 44,641.86 = 11,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.49/44,641.86 = 11,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.49x = 44,641.86 × 11,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.49x = 492,834,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,834,025.90/29,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.57

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