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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,109.63, 43,664.72 and 15,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,109.63, 43,664.72 and 15,954.82 is: 23,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,109.63 : 43,664.72 = 15,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,109.63/43,664.72 = 15,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,109.63x = 43,664.72 × 15,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,109.63x = 696,662,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,662,747.95/29,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.38

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