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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.97, 44,955.04 and 7,783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.97, 44,955.04 and 7,783.53 is: 11,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.97 : 44,955.04 = 7,783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.97/44,955.04 = 7,783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.97x = 44,955.04 × 7,783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.97x = 349,908,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,908,902.49/29,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.32

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