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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,817.59, 44,726.36 and 9,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,817.59, 44,726.36 and 9,041.09 is: 13,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,817.59 : 44,726.36 = 9,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,817.59/44,726.36 = 9,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,817.59x = 44,726.36 × 9,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,817.59x = 404,374,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,374,777.30/29,817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.62

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