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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.54, 43,507.94 and 14,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.54, 43,507.94 and 14,987.62 is: 22,464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.54 : 43,507.94 = 14,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.54/43,507.94 = 14,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.54x = 43,507.94 × 14,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.54x = 652,080,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,080,471.70/29,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.97

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