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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.03, 43,992.33 and 11,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.03, 43,992.33 and 11,797 is: 17,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.03 : 43,992.33 = 11,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.03/43,992.33 = 11,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.03x = 43,992.33 × 11,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.03x = 518,977,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,977,517.01/29,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.97

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