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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.80, 43,972.20 and 22,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.80, 43,972.20 and 22,316.40 is: 33,474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.80 : 43,972.20 = 22,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.80/43,972.20 = 22,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.80x = 43,972.20 × 22,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.80x = 981,301,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,301,204.08/29,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,474.60

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