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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.91, 44,671.58 and 10,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.91, 44,671.58 and 10,061.64 is: 15,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.91 : 44,671.58 = 10,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.91/44,671.58 = 10,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.91x = 44,671.58 × 10,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.91x = 449,469,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,469,305.88/29,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.52

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