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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.54, 44,743.29 and 10,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.54, 44,743.29 and 10,112.14 is: 15,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.54 : 44,743.29 = 10,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.54/44,743.29 = 10,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.54x = 44,743.29 × 10,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.54x = 452,450,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,450,430.55/29,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.72

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