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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.16, 44,671.86 and 10,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.16, 44,671.86 and 10,064.28 is: 15,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.16 : 44,671.86 = 10,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.16/44,671.86 = 10,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.16x = 44,671.86 × 10,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.16x = 449,590,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,590,107.16/29,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.93

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