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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,241.68, 43,862.13 and 7,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,241.68, 43,862.13 and 7,054.88 is: 10,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,241.68 : 43,862.13 = 7,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,241.68/43,862.13 = 7,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,241.68x = 43,862.13 × 7,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,241.68x = 309,441,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,441,844.38/29,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.22

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