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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,816.62, 44,731.41 and 9,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,816.62, 44,731.41 and 9,041.74 is: 13,564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,816.62 : 44,731.41 = 9,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,816.62/44,731.41 = 9,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,816.62x = 44,731.41 × 9,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,816.62x = 404,449,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,449,779.05/29,816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.58

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