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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.52, 68,356.26 and 29,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.52, 68,356.26 and 29,960.76 is: 44,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.52 : 68,356.26 = 29,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.52/68,356.26 = 29,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.52x = 68,356.26 × 29,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.52x = 2,048,005,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,005,500.36/45,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,921.74

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