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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,274.91, 43,912.48 and 7,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,274.91, 43,912.48 and 7,088.25 is: 10,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,274.91 : 43,912.48 = 7,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,274.91/43,912.48 = 7,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,274.91x = 43,912.48 × 7,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,274.91x = 311,262,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,262,618.64/29,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.40

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