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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.28, 44,569.06 and 10,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.28, 44,569.06 and 10,987.14 is: 16,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.28 : 44,569.06 = 10,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.28/44,569.06 = 10,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.28x = 44,569.06 × 10,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.28x = 489,686,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,686,501.89/29,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,482.06

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