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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,040.64, 43,544.76 and 14,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,040.64, 43,544.76 and 14,217.64 is: 21,318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,040.64 : 43,544.76 = 14,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,040.64/43,544.76 = 14,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,040.64x = 43,544.76 × 14,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,040.64x = 619,103,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,103,721.57/29,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.53

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