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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.76, 43,954.08 and 15,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.76, 43,954.08 and 15,448.48 is: 23,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.76 : 43,954.08 = 15,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.76/43,954.08 = 15,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.76x = 43,954.08 × 15,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.76x = 679,023,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,023,725.80/29,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.97

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