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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.02, 44,672.76 and 9,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.02, 44,672.76 and 9,005.52 is: 13,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.02 : 44,672.76 = 9,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.02/44,672.76 = 9,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.02x = 44,672.76 × 9,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.02x = 402,301,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,301,433.64/29,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.20

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