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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.10, 68,015.79 and 29,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.10, 68,015.79 and 29,524.74 is: 44,336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.10 : 68,015.79 = 29,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.10/68,015.79 = 29,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.10x = 68,015.79 × 29,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.10x = 2,008,148,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,148,515.64/45,293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,336.74

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