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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.34, 68,335.89 and 29,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.34, 68,335.89 and 29,826.67 is: 44,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.34 : 68,335.89 = 29,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.34/68,335.89 = 29,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.34x = 68,335.89 × 29,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.34x = 2,038,232,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,232,040.19/45,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,706.56

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