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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,270.52, 43,905.76 and 7,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,270.52, 43,905.76 and 7,382.52 is: 11,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,270.52 : 43,905.76 = 7,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,270.52/43,905.76 = 7,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,270.52x = 43,905.76 × 7,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,270.52x = 324,135,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,135,151.32/29,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.77

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