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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,809.92, 44,709.44 and 10,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,809.92, 44,709.44 and 10,086.72 is: 15,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,809.92 : 44,709.44 = 10,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,809.92/44,709.44 = 10,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,809.92x = 44,709.44 × 10,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,809.92x = 450,971,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,971,602.64/29,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.24

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