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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,856.76, 44,795.90 and 15,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,856.76, 44,795.90 and 15,054.53 is: 22,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,856.76 : 44,795.90 = 15,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,856.76/44,795.90 = 15,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,856.76x = 44,795.90 × 15,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,856.76x = 674,381,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,381,034.08/29,856.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.22

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