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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.17, 44,648.42 and 8,989.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.17, 44,648.42 and 8,989.29 is: 13,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.17 : 44,648.42 = 8,989.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.17/44,648.42 = 8,989.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.17x = 44,648.42 × 8,989.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.17x = 401,357,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,357,550.48/29,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.59

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