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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.72, 43,955.16 and 25,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.72, 43,955.16 and 25,811.74 is: 38,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.72 : 43,955.16 = 25,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.72/43,955.16 = 25,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.72x = 43,955.16 × 25,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.72x = 1,134,559,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,559,161.58/29,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,702.71

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