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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.76, 43,558.62 and 15,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.76, 43,558.62 and 15,207.40 is: 22,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.76 : 43,558.62 = 15,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.76/43,558.62 = 15,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.76x = 43,558.62 × 15,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.76x = 662,413,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,413,357.79/29,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.07

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