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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.51, 43,882.53 and 9,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.51, 43,882.53 and 9,271.33 is: 13,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.51 : 43,882.53 = 9,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.51/43,882.53 = 9,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.51x = 43,882.53 × 9,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.51x = 406,849,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,849,416.86/29,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.01

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