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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.52, 68,367.70 and 29,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.52, 68,367.70 and 29,826.36 is: 44,659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.52 : 68,367.70 = 29,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.52/68,367.70 = 29,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.52x = 68,367.70 × 29,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.52x = 2,039,159,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,159,632.57/45,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,659.14

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