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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.72, 44,926.78 and 15,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.72, 44,926.78 and 15,152.02 is: 22,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.72 : 44,926.78 = 15,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.72/44,926.78 = 15,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.72x = 44,926.78 × 15,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.72x = 680,731,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,731,469.10/29,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.05

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