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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,209.98, 43,828.78 and 15,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,209.98, 43,828.78 and 15,162.54 is: 22,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,209.98 : 43,828.78 = 15,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,209.98/43,828.78 = 15,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,209.98x = 43,828.78 × 15,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,209.98x = 664,555,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,555,629.90/29,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.98

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