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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244.94, 43,840.87 and 15,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,244.94, 43,840.87 and 15,188.54 is: 22,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,244.94 : 43,840.87 = 15,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,244.94/43,840.87 = 15,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,244.94x = 43,840.87 × 15,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,244.94x = 665,878,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,878,550.45/29,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.02

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