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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.61, 44,174.77 and 15,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.61, 44,174.77 and 15,408.02 is: 23,109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.61 : 44,174.77 = 15,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.61/44,174.77 = 15,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.61x = 44,174.77 × 15,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.61x = 680,645,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,645,811.57/29,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.86

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