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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,529.52, 62,193.84 and 29,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,529.52, 62,193.84 and 29,062 is: 43,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,529.52 : 62,193.84 = 29,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,529.52/62,193.84 = 29,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,529.52x = 62,193.84 × 29,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,529.52x = 1,807,477,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,477,378.08/41,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,522.71

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