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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.95, 44,804.49 and 10,144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.95, 44,804.49 and 10,144.95 is: 15,217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.95 : 44,804.49 = 10,144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.95/44,804.49 = 10,144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.95x = 44,804.49 × 10,144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.95x = 454,539,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,539,161.83/29,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.78

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