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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,921.80, 44,844.90 and 15,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,921.80, 44,844.90 and 15,134.80 is: 22,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,921.80 : 44,844.90 = 15,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,921.80/44,844.90 = 15,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,921.80x = 44,844.90 × 15,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,921.80x = 678,718,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,718,592.52/29,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.08

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