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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,215.59, 43,842.80 and 10,747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,215.59, 43,842.80 and 10,747.59 is: 16,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,215.59 : 43,842.80 = 10,747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,215.59/43,842.80 = 10,747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,215.59x = 43,842.80 × 10,747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,215.59x = 471,204,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,204,438.85/29,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.53

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