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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.67, 43,996.05 and 15,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.67, 43,996.05 and 15,995.39 is: 23,971.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.67 : 43,996.05 = 15,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.67/43,996.05 = 15,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.67x = 43,996.05 × 15,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.67x = 703,733,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,733,758.23/29,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.86

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