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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.22, 43,973.85 and 9,325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.22, 43,973.85 and 9,325.42 is: 13,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.22 : 43,973.85 = 9,325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.22/43,973.85 = 9,325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.22x = 43,973.85 × 9,325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.22x = 410,074,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,074,400.40/29,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.97

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