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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,139.56, 43,706.78 and 15,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,139.56, 43,706.78 and 15,098.92 is: 22,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,139.56 : 43,706.78 = 15,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,139.56/43,706.78 = 15,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,139.56x = 43,706.78 × 15,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,139.56x = 659,925,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,925,174.68/29,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.05

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