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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,700.92, 68,523.69 and 29,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,700.92, 68,523.69 and 29,886.86 is: 44,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,700.92 : 68,523.69 = 29,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,700.92/68,523.69 = 29,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,700.92x = 68,523.69 × 29,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,700.92x = 2,047,957,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,957,587.09/45,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,812.17

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