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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.48, 44,960.82 and 15,174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.48, 44,960.82 and 15,174.69 is: 22,776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.48 : 44,960.82 = 15,174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.48/44,960.82 = 15,174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.48x = 44,960.82 × 15,174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.48x = 682,266,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,266,505.65/29,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.02

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