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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566.91, 44,356.21 and 10,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,566.91, 44,356.21 and 10,847.12 is: 16,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566.91 : 44,356.21 = 10,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566.91/44,356.21 = 10,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566.91x = 44,356.21 × 10,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566.91x = 481,137,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,137,159.73/29,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.82

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