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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,279.22, 43,872.84 and 22,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,279.22, 43,872.84 and 22,632 is: 33,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,279.22 : 43,872.84 = 22,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,279.22/43,872.84 = 22,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,279.22x = 43,872.84 × 22,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,279.22x = 992,930,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,930,114.88/29,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,912.45

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