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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.80, 68,627.40 and 29,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.80, 68,627.40 and 29,042.80 is: 43,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.80 : 68,627.40 = 29,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.80/68,627.40 = 29,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.80x = 68,627.40 × 29,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.80x = 1,993,131,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,131,852.72/45,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,637.45

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