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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.43, 44,867.79 and 15,112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.43, 44,867.79 and 15,112.65 is: 22,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.43 : 44,867.79 = 15,112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.43/44,867.79 = 15,112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.43x = 44,867.79 × 15,112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.43x = 678,071,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,071,374.80/29,893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.95

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