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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.52, 44,964 and 10,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.52, 44,964 and 10,253.94 is: 15,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.52 : 44,964 = 10,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.52/44,964 = 10,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.52x = 44,964 × 10,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.52x = 461,058,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,058,158.16/29,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.16

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