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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.76, 44,685.34 and 10,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.76, 44,685.34 and 10,073.51 is: 15,100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.76 : 44,685.34 = 10,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.76/44,685.34 = 10,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.76x = 44,685.34 × 10,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.76x = 450,138,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,138,168.98/29,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,100.87

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