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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.74, 44,886.12 and 15,889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.74, 44,886.12 and 15,889.69 is: 23,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.74 : 44,886.12 = 15,889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.74/44,886.12 = 15,889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.74x = 44,886.12 × 15,889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.74x = 713,226,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,226,788.94/29,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.65

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