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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.83, 60,564.86 and 29,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.83, 60,564.86 and 29,304.94 is: 43,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.83 : 60,564.86 = 29,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.83/60,564.86 = 29,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.83x = 60,564.86 × 29,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.83x = 1,774,849,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,849,678.76/40,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,903.85

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