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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.24, 44,940.06 and 15,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.24, 44,940.06 and 15,163.74 is: 22,749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.24 : 44,940.06 = 15,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.24/44,940.06 = 15,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.24x = 44,940.06 × 15,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.24x = 681,459,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,459,385.42/29,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.25

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