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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.91, 44,441.52 and 15,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.91, 44,441.52 and 15,605.70 is: 23,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.91 : 44,441.52 = 15,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.91/44,441.52 = 15,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.91x = 44,441.52 × 15,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.91x = 693,541,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,541,028.66/29,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,377.60

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