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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.78, 44,144.13 and 10,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.78, 44,144.13 and 10,703.51 is: 16,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.78 : 44,144.13 = 10,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.78/44,144.13 = 10,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.78x = 44,144.13 × 10,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.78x = 472,497,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,497,136.90/29,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,058.34

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