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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.98, 44,952.56 and 15,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.98, 44,952.56 and 15,169.19 is: 22,767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.98 : 44,952.56 = 15,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.98/44,952.56 = 15,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.98x = 44,952.56 × 15,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.98x = 681,893,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,893,847.78/29,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,767.76

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