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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.08, 44,821.98 and 10,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.08, 44,821.98 and 10,160.04 is: 15,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.08 : 44,821.98 = 10,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.08/44,821.98 = 10,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.08x = 44,821.98 × 10,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.08x = 455,393,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,393,109.68/29,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.18

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