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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.14, 44,273.78 and 15,463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.14, 44,273.78 and 15,463.82 is: 23,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.14 : 44,273.78 = 15,463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.14/44,273.78 = 15,463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.14x = 44,273.78 × 15,463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.14x = 684,641,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,641,913.98/29,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.59

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