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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,051.64, 43,585.74 and 14,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,051.64, 43,585.74 and 14,264.82 is: 21,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,051.64 : 43,585.74 = 14,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,051.64/43,585.74 = 14,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,051.64x = 43,585.74 × 14,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,051.64x = 621,742,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,742,735.67/29,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.30

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