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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,197.94, 63,320.67 and 29,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,197.94, 63,320.67 and 29,060.82 is: 43,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,197.94 : 63,320.67 = 29,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,197.94/63,320.67 = 29,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,197.94x = 63,320.67 × 29,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,197.94x = 1,840,150,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,150,593.15/42,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,607.59

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