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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.76, 44,267.64 and 10,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.76, 44,267.64 and 10,794.28 is: 16,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.76 : 44,267.64 = 10,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.76/44,267.64 = 10,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.76x = 44,267.64 × 10,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.76x = 477,837,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,837,301.10/29,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.42

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