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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.73, 67,940.55 and 29,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.73, 67,940.55 and 29,707.71 is: 44,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.73 : 67,940.55 = 29,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.73/67,940.55 = 29,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.73x = 67,940.55 × 29,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.73x = 2,018,358,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,358,156.64/45,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,561.54

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