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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.60, 44,927.10 and 15,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.60, 44,927.10 and 15,150.60 is: 22,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.60 : 44,927.10 = 15,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.60/44,927.10 = 15,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.60x = 44,927.10 × 15,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.60x = 680,672,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,672,521.26/29,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.71

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