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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.55, 44,828.99 and 15,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.55, 44,828.99 and 15,086.82 is: 22,644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.55 : 44,828.99 = 15,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.55/44,828.99 = 15,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.55x = 44,828.99 × 15,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.55x = 676,326,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,326,902.91/29,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.20

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