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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,947.98, 44,949.56 and 15,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,947.98, 44,949.56 and 15,167.19 is: 22,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,947.98 : 44,949.56 = 15,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,947.98/44,949.56 = 15,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,947.98x = 44,949.56 × 15,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,947.98x = 681,758,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,758,441.10/29,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.76

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