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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.76, 43,754.58 and 23,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.76, 43,754.58 and 23,911.20 is: 35,783.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.76 : 43,754.58 = 23,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.76/43,754.58 = 23,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.76x = 43,754.58 × 23,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.76x = 1,046,224,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,224,513.30/29,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,783.33

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