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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.73, 44,789.19 and 9,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.73, 44,789.19 and 9,083.23 is: 13,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.73 : 44,789.19 = 9,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.73/44,789.19 = 9,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.73x = 44,789.19 × 9,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.73x = 406,830,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,830,514.28/29,859.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.72

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