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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.80, 44,744.85 and 15,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.80, 44,744.85 and 15,034.98 is: 22,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.80 : 44,744.85 = 15,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.80/44,744.85 = 15,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.80x = 44,744.85 × 15,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.80x = 672,737,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,737,924.85/29,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.60

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