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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,699.34, 68,425.35 and 29,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,699.34, 68,425.35 and 29,864.92 is: 44,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,699.34 : 68,425.35 = 29,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,699.34/68,425.35 = 29,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,699.34x = 68,425.35 × 29,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,699.34x = 2,043,517,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,517,603.72/45,699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,716.57

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