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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.81, 43,759.56 and 14,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.81, 43,759.56 and 14,373.82 is: 21,566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.81 : 43,759.56 = 14,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.81/43,759.56 = 14,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.81x = 43,759.56 × 14,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.81x = 628,992,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,992,038.72/29,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.81

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