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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,684.61, 44,549.46 and 10,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,684.61, 44,549.46 and 10,982.34 is: 16,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,684.61 : 44,549.46 = 10,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,684.61/44,549.46 = 10,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,684.61x = 44,549.46 × 10,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,684.61x = 489,257,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,257,316.54/29,684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,481.85

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