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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,589.52, 68,354.76 and 29,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,589.52, 68,354.76 and 29,959.76 is: 44,920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,589.52 : 68,354.76 = 29,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,589.52/68,354.76 = 29,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,589.52x = 68,354.76 × 29,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,589.52x = 2,047,892,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,892,204.46/45,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,920.24

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