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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,921.85, 44,882.73 and 9,145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,921.85, 44,882.73 and 9,145.35 is: 13,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,921.85 : 44,882.73 = 9,145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,921.85/44,882.73 = 9,145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,921.85x = 44,882.73 × 9,145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,921.85x = 410,468,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,468,274.81/29,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.01

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