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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.93, 68,441.90 and 29,846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.93, 68,441.90 and 29,846.23 is: 44,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.93 : 68,441.90 = 29,846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.93/68,441.90 = 29,846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.93x = 68,441.90 × 29,846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.93x = 2,042,732,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,732,368.70/45,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,769.34

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