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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.97, 43,802.43 and 9,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.97, 43,802.43 and 9,475.59 is: 14,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.97 : 43,802.43 = 9,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.97/43,802.43 = 9,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.97x = 43,802.43 × 9,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.97x = 415,053,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,053,867.68/29,196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.65

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