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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.78, 44,625.78 and 10,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.78, 44,625.78 and 10,031.98 is: 15,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.78 : 44,625.78 = 10,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.78/44,625.78 = 10,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.78x = 44,625.78 × 10,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.78x = 447,684,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,684,932.44/29,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.36

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