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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,273.76, 43,808.56 and 23,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,273.76, 43,808.56 and 23,947.20 is: 35,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,273.76 : 43,808.56 = 23,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,273.76/43,808.56 = 23,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,273.76x = 43,808.56 × 23,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,273.76x = 1,049,092,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,092,348.03/29,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,837.29

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