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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.82, 43,981.80 and 9,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.82, 43,981.80 and 9,327.46 is: 13,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.82 : 43,981.80 = 9,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.82/43,981.80 = 9,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.82x = 43,981.80 × 9,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.82x = 410,238,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,238,480.23/29,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.28

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