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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,319.67, 43,976.01 and 8,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,319.67, 43,976.01 and 8,261.29 is: 12,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,319.67 : 43,976.01 = 8,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,319.67/43,976.01 = 8,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,319.67x = 43,976.01 × 8,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,319.67x = 363,298,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,298,657.60/29,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.95

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