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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.96, 43,854.36 and 15,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.96, 43,854.36 and 15,180.20 is: 22,775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.96 : 43,854.36 = 15,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.96/43,854.36 = 15,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.96x = 43,854.36 × 15,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.96x = 665,717,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,717,955.67/29,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,775.97

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