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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.48, 44,951.81 and 15,168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.48, 44,951.81 and 15,168.69 is: 22,767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.48 : 44,951.81 = 15,168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.48/44,951.81 = 15,168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.48x = 44,951.81 × 15,168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.48x = 681,859,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,859,994.99/29,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.01

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