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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.73, 43,910.63 and 13,702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.73, 43,910.63 and 13,702.29 is: 20,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.73 : 43,910.63 = 13,702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.73/43,910.63 = 13,702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.73x = 43,910.63 × 13,702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.73x = 601,676,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,676,117.83/29,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.45

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