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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,957.48, 44,963.82 and 15,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,957.48, 44,963.82 and 15,176.70 is: 22,779.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,957.48 : 44,963.82 = 15,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,957.48/44,963.82 = 15,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,957.48x = 44,963.82 × 15,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,957.48x = 682,402,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,402,406.99/29,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.03

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