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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.20, 44,986.68 and 10,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.20, 44,986.68 and 10,004.04 is: 15,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.20 : 44,986.68 = 10,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.20/44,986.68 = 10,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.20x = 44,986.68 × 10,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.20x = 450,048,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,048,546.19/29,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.52

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