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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,929.78, 44,922.92 and 15,149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,929.78, 44,922.92 and 15,149.31 is: 22,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,929.78 : 44,922.92 = 15,149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,929.78/44,922.92 = 15,149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,929.78x = 44,922.92 × 15,149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,929.78x = 680,551,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,551,241.19/29,929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.26

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