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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.63, 43,717.22 and 14,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.63, 43,717.22 and 14,161.03 is: 21,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.63 : 43,717.22 = 14,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.63/43,717.22 = 14,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.63x = 43,717.22 × 14,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.63x = 619,080,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,080,736.94/29,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.56

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