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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.63, 44,823.16 and 15,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.63, 44,823.16 and 15,082.93 is: 22,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.63 : 44,823.16 = 15,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.63/44,823.16 = 15,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.63x = 44,823.16 × 15,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.63x = 676,064,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,064,434.89/29,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.39

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