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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.62, 43,750.07 and 9,170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.62, 43,750.07 and 9,170.29 is: 13,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.62 : 43,750.07 = 9,170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.62/43,750.07 = 9,170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.62x = 43,750.07 × 9,170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.62x = 401,200,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,200,783.57/29,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.84

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