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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.55, 44,913.82 and 9,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.55, 44,913.82 and 9,163.35 is: 13,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.55 : 44,913.82 = 9,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.55/44,913.82 = 9,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.55x = 44,913.82 × 9,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.55x = 411,560,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,560,827.93/29,942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.02

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