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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,042.13, 43,567.25 and 9,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,042.13, 43,567.25 and 9,326.73 is: 13,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,042.13 : 43,567.25 = 9,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,042.13/43,567.25 = 9,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,042.13x = 43,567.25 × 9,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,042.13x = 406,339,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,339,977.59/29,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,991.40

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