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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.80, 67,967.70 and 29,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.80, 67,967.70 and 29,565.40 is: 44,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.80 : 67,967.70 = 29,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.80/67,967.70 = 29,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.80x = 67,967.70 × 29,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.80x = 2,009,492,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,492,237.58/45,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,348.10

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