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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,799.36, 44,703.92 and 10,079.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,799.36, 44,703.92 and 10,079.08 is: 15,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,799.36 : 44,703.92 = 10,079.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,799.36/44,703.92 = 10,079.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,799.36x = 44,703.92 × 10,079.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,799.36x = 450,574,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,574,385.99/29,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.27

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