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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,087.94, 43,553.52 and 15,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,087.94, 43,553.52 and 15,207.78 is: 22,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,087.94 : 43,553.52 = 15,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,087.94/43,553.52 = 15,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,087.94x = 43,553.52 × 15,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,087.94x = 662,352,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,352,350.39/29,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.69

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