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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.78, 44,727.56 and 15,064.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.78, 44,727.56 and 15,064.49 is: 22,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.78 : 44,727.56 = 15,064.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.78/44,727.56 = 15,064.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.78x = 44,727.56 × 15,064.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.78x = 673,797,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,797,973.33/29,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.99

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