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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.73, 44,803.21 and 7,681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.73, 44,803.21 and 7,681.29 is: 11,522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.73 : 44,803.21 = 7,681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.73/44,803.21 = 7,681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.73x = 44,803.21 × 7,681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.73x = 344,146,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,146,448.94/29,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.35

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