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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,131.42, 43,657.27 and 22,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,131.42, 43,657.27 and 22,009.81 is: 32,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,131.42 : 43,657.27 = 22,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,131.42/43,657.27 = 22,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,131.42x = 43,657.27 × 22,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,131.42x = 960,887,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,887,999.08/29,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,984.59

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