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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,683.98, 60,307.34 and 29,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,683.98, 60,307.34 and 29,366.82 is: 40,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,683.98 : 60,307.34 = 29,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,683.98/60,307.34 = 29,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,683.98x = 60,307.34 × 29,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,683.98x = 1,771,034,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,034,651.62/43,683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,541.98

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