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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.68, 44,714.76 and 10,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.68, 44,714.76 and 10,087.97 is: 15,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.68 : 44,714.76 = 10,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.68/44,714.76 = 10,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.68x = 44,714.76 × 10,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.68x = 451,080,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,080,933.86/29,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.02

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