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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,355.55, 43,994.37 and 15,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,355.55, 43,994.37 and 15,994.26 is: 23,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,355.55 : 43,994.37 = 15,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,355.55/43,994.37 = 15,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,355.55x = 43,994.37 × 15,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,355.55x = 703,657,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,657,452.29/29,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.17

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