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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,215.73, 43,864.40 and 14,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,215.73, 43,864.40 and 14,994.16 is: 22,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,215.73 : 43,864.40 = 14,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,215.73/43,864.40 = 14,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,215.73x = 43,864.40 × 14,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,215.73x = 657,709,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,709,537.61/29,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.17

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