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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,259.76, 154,895.40 and 29,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,259.76, 154,895.40 and 29,382 is: 44,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,259.76 : 154,895.40 = 29,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,259.76/154,895.40 = 29,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,259.76x = 154,895.40 × 29,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,259.76x = 4,551,136,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,136,642.80/103,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,074.64

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