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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.72, 44,899.06 and 15,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.72, 44,899.06 and 15,116.76 is: 22,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.72 : 44,899.06 = 15,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.72/44,899.06 = 15,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.72x = 44,899.06 × 15,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.72x = 678,728,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,728,314.25/29,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.99

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