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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.68, 43,820.37 and 23,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.68, 43,820.37 and 23,955.12 is: 35,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.68 : 43,820.37 = 23,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.68/43,820.37 = 23,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.68x = 43,820.37 × 23,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.68x = 1,049,722,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,722,221.79/29,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,849.11

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