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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,279.80, 43,919.70 and 22,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,279.80, 43,919.70 and 22,281.40 is: 33,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,279.80 : 43,919.70 = 22,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,279.80/43,919.70 = 22,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,279.80x = 43,919.70 × 22,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,279.80x = 978,592,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,592,403.58/29,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,422.10

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