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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,429.55, 29,111.51 and 15,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,429.55, 29,111.51 and 15,525.75 is: 23,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,429.55 : 29,111.51 = 15,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,429.55/29,111.51 = 15,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,429.55x = 29,111.51 × 15,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,429.55x = 451,978,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,978,065.20/19,429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.41

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