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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.46, 44,983.67 and 15,000.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.46, 44,983.67 and 15,000.41 is: 22,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.46 : 44,983.67 = 15,000.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.46/44,983.67 = 15,000.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.46x = 44,983.67 × 15,000.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.46x = 674,773,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,773,530.76/29,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.36

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