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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.72, 62,073.54 and 29,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.72, 62,073.54 and 29,096.28 is: 40,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.72 : 62,073.54 = 29,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.72/62,073.54 = 29,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.72x = 62,073.54 × 29,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.72x = 1,806,109,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,109,100.43/44,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,143.14

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