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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,874.62, 44,811.94 and 9,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,874.62, 44,811.94 and 9,098.30 is: 13,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,874.62 : 44,811.94 = 9,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,874.62/44,811.94 = 9,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,874.62x = 44,811.94 × 9,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,874.62x = 407,712,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,712,473.70/29,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.45

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