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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.59, 44,042.80 and 10,648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.59, 44,042.80 and 10,648.43 is: 15,973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.59 : 44,042.80 = 10,648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.59/44,042.80 = 10,648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.59x = 44,042.80 × 10,648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.59x = 468,986,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,986,672.80/29,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,973.88

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