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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.76, 43,901.69 and 9,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.76, 43,901.69 and 9,538.74 is: 14,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.76 : 43,901.69 = 9,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.76/43,901.69 = 9,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.76x = 43,901.69 × 9,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.76x = 418,766,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,766,758.78/29,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,309.59

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