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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.78, 44,765.71 and 15,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.78, 44,765.71 and 15,042.54 is: 22,547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.78 : 44,765.71 = 15,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.78/44,765.71 = 15,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.78x = 44,765.71 × 15,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.78x = 673,389,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,389,945.70/29,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.97

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