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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.29, 60,063.14 and 18,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.29, 60,063.14 and 18,984.10 is: 28,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.29 : 60,063.14 = 18,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.29/60,063.14 = 18,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.29x = 60,063.14 × 18,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.29x = 1,140,244,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,244,560.30/40,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,470.32

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