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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.38, 44,929.92 and 10,238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.38, 44,929.92 and 10,238.81 is: 15,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.38 : 44,929.92 = 10,238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.38/44,929.92 = 10,238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.38x = 44,929.92 × 10,238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.38x = 460,028,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,028,727.94/29,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.75

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