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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.97, 62,073.89 and 29,096.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.97, 62,073.89 and 29,096.53 is: 40,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.97 : 62,073.89 = 29,096.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.97/62,073.89 = 29,096.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.97x = 62,073.89 × 29,096.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.97x = 1,806,134,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,134,657.12/44,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,143.49

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