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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.80, 43,752.54 and 15,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.80, 43,752.54 and 15,305.56 is: 22,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.80 : 43,752.54 = 15,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.80/43,752.54 = 15,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.80x = 43,752.54 × 15,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.80x = 669,657,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,657,126.12/29,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,965.08

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