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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,122.28, 43,705.12 and 21,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,122.28, 43,705.12 and 21,643.08 is: 32,480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,122.28 : 43,705.12 = 21,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,122.28/43,705.12 = 21,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,122.28x = 43,705.12 × 21,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,122.28x = 945,913,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,913,408.57/29,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,480.75

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