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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,948.71, 44,913.34 and 9,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,948.71, 44,913.34 and 9,952.83 is: 14,926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,948.71 : 44,913.34 = 9,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,948.71/44,913.34 = 9,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,948.71x = 44,913.34 × 9,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,948.71x = 447,014,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,014,837.75/29,948.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.01

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