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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.28, 44,663.88 and 15,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.28, 44,663.88 and 15,733.88 is: 23,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.28 : 44,663.88 = 15,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.28/44,663.88 = 15,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.28x = 44,663.88 × 15,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.28x = 702,735,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,735,904.94/29,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.91

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