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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.52, 68,505.08 and 29,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.52, 68,505.08 and 29,847.26 is: 44,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.52 : 68,505.08 = 29,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.52/68,505.08 = 29,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.52x = 68,505.08 × 29,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.52x = 2,044,689,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,689,179.96/45,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,793.98

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