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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,044.83, 43,482.62 and 21,581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,044.83, 43,482.62 and 21,581.47 is: 32,309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,044.83 : 43,482.62 = 21,581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,044.83/43,482.62 = 21,581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,044.83x = 43,482.62 × 21,581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,044.83x = 938,418,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,418,967.36/29,044.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,309.32

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