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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.55, 43,974.49 and 9,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.55, 43,974.49 and 9,595.81 is: 14,390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.55 : 43,974.49 = 9,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.55/43,974.49 = 9,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.55x = 43,974.49 × 9,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.55x = 421,970,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,970,850.89/29,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.66

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