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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.77, 62,537.76 and 29,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.77, 62,537.76 and 29,425.44 is: 40,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.77 : 62,537.76 = 29,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.77/62,537.76 = 29,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.77x = 62,537.76 × 29,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.77x = 1,840,201,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,201,104.61/45,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,626.33

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