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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,772.55, 68,773.84 and 29,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,772.55, 68,773.84 and 29,140.01 is: 43,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,772.55 : 68,773.84 = 29,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,772.55/68,773.84 = 29,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,772.55x = 68,773.84 × 29,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,772.55x = 2,004,069,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,069,968.62/45,772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,783.23

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