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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,108.52, 43,699.68 and 24,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,108.52, 43,699.68 and 24,237.72 is: 36,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,108.52 : 43,699.68 = 24,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,108.52/43,699.68 = 24,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,108.52x = 43,699.68 × 24,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,108.52x = 1,059,180,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,180,607.93/29,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,387.31

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