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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,027.63, 43,505.01 and 15,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,027.63, 43,505.01 and 15,700.09 is: 23,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,027.63 : 43,505.01 = 15,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,027.63/43,505.01 = 15,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,027.63x = 43,505.01 × 15,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,027.63x = 683,032,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,032,463.69/29,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,530.43

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