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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.64, 44,063.76 and 15,311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.64, 44,063.76 and 15,311.54 is: 22,958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.64 : 44,063.76 = 15,311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.64/44,063.76 = 15,311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.64x = 44,063.76 × 15,311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.64x = 674,684,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,684,023.79/29,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.87

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