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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,860.36, 44,795.98 and 10,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,860.36, 44,795.98 and 10,137.88 is: 15,208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860.36 : 44,795.98 = 10,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860.36/44,795.98 = 10,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860.36x = 44,795.98 × 10,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860.36x = 454,136,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,136,269.72/29,860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.67

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