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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,067, 43,606.98 and 10,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,067, 43,606.98 and 10,599 is: 15,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,067 : 43,606.98 = 10,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,067/43,606.98 = 10,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,067x = 43,606.98 × 10,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,067x = 462,190,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,190,381.02/29,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.86

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