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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,063.21, 43,613.95 and 15,924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,063.21, 43,613.95 and 15,924.81 is: 23,897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,063.21 : 43,613.95 = 15,924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,063.21/43,613.95 = 15,924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,063.21x = 43,613.95 × 15,924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,063.21x = 694,543,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,543,867.10/29,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.70

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