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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,058, 43,593.48 and 10,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,058, 43,593.48 and 10,590 is: 15,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,058 : 43,593.48 = 10,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,058/43,593.48 = 10,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,058x = 43,593.48 × 10,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,058x = 461,654,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,654,953.20/29,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.36

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