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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964.81, 44,974.82 and 15,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964.81, 44,974.82 and 15,184.20 is: 22,790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964.81 : 44,974.82 = 15,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964.81/44,974.82 = 15,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964.81x = 44,974.82 × 15,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964.81x = 682,906,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,906,361.05/29,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,790.28

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