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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.18, 43,992.87 and 15,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.18, 43,992.87 and 15,521.90 is: 23,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.18 : 43,992.87 = 15,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.18/43,992.87 = 15,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.18x = 43,992.87 × 15,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.18x = 682,852,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,852,928.85/29,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.41

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