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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,750.20, 60,995.70 and 29,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,750.20, 60,995.70 and 29,086.20 is: 43,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,750.20 : 60,995.70 = 29,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,750.20/60,995.70 = 29,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,750.20x = 60,995.70 × 29,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,750.20x = 1,774,133,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,133,129.34/40,750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,536.80

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