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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275.67, 43,899.83 and 10,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275.67, 43,899.83 and 10,553.24 is: 15,824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275.67 : 43,899.83 = 10,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275.67/43,899.83 = 10,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275.67x = 43,899.83 × 10,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275.67x = 463,285,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,285,209.26/29,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,824.93

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