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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.15, 44,273.80 and 15,463.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.15, 44,273.80 and 15,463.83 is: 23,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.15 : 44,273.80 = 15,463.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.15/44,273.80 = 15,463.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.15x = 44,273.80 × 15,463.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.15x = 684,642,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,642,588.68/29,507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.60

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