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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.33, 44,731.79 and 9,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.33, 44,731.79 and 9,044.83 is: 13,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.33 : 44,731.79 = 9,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.33/44,731.79 = 9,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.33x = 44,731.79 × 9,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.33x = 404,591,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,591,436.15/29,821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.18

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