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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.76, 44,789.94 and 8,799.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.76, 44,789.94 and 8,799.06 is: 13,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.76 : 44,789.94 = 8,799.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.76/44,789.94 = 8,799.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.76x = 44,789.94 × 8,799.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.76x = 394,109,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,109,369.46/29,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.47

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