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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,698.34, 68,423.85 and 29,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,698.34, 68,423.85 and 29,863.92 is: 44,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,698.34 : 68,423.85 = 29,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,698.34/68,423.85 = 29,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,698.34x = 68,423.85 × 29,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,698.34x = 2,043,404,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,404,382.49/45,698.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,715.07

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