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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.82, 62,581.64 and 29,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.82, 62,581.64 and 29,454.26 is: 40,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.82 : 62,581.64 = 29,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.82/62,581.64 = 29,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.82x = 62,581.64 × 29,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.82x = 1,843,295,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,295,895.79/45,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,632.72

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