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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.60, 67,967.40 and 29,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.60, 67,967.40 and 29,565.20 is: 44,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.60 : 67,967.40 = 29,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.60/67,967.40 = 29,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.60x = 67,967.40 × 29,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.60x = 2,009,469,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,469,774.48/45,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,347.80

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