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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.53, 44,747.78 and 7,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.53, 44,747.78 and 7,646.12 is: 11,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.53 : 44,747.78 = 7,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.53/44,747.78 = 7,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.53x = 44,747.78 × 7,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.53x = 342,146,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,146,801.45/29,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.92

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