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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,809.76, 44,686.84 and 10,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,809.76, 44,686.84 and 10,074.51 is: 15,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,809.76 : 44,686.84 = 10,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,809.76/44,686.84 = 10,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,809.76x = 44,686.84 × 10,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,809.76x = 450,197,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,197,966.08/29,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.37

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