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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,736.48, 44,591.76 and 10,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,736.48, 44,591.76 and 10,009.74 is: 15,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,736.48 : 44,591.76 = 10,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,736.48/44,591.76 = 10,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,736.48x = 44,591.76 × 10,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,736.48x = 446,351,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,351,923.74/29,736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.25

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