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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.82, 68,323.82 and 29,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.82, 68,323.82 and 29,726.56 is: 44,612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.82 : 68,323.82 = 29,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.82/68,323.82 = 29,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.82x = 68,323.82 × 29,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.82x = 2,031,032,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,032,134.66/45,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,612.75

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