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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,520.94, 68,281.41 and 29,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,520.94, 68,281.41 and 29,934.92 is: 44,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,520.94 : 68,281.41 = 29,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,520.94/68,281.41 = 29,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,520.94x = 68,281.41 × 29,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,520.94x = 2,043,998,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,998,204.43/45,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.38

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