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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.80, 44,847.90 and 15,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.80, 44,847.90 and 15,109.80 is: 22,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.80 : 44,847.90 = 15,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.80/44,847.90 = 15,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.80x = 44,847.90 × 15,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.80x = 677,642,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,642,799.42/29,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.24

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