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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.10, 44,918.89 and 9,956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.10, 44,918.89 and 9,956.93 is: 14,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.10 : 44,918.89 = 9,956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.10/44,918.89 = 9,956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.10x = 44,918.89 × 9,956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.10x = 447,254,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,254,253.59/29,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,933.81

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