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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.55, 68,775.34 and 29,141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.55, 68,775.34 and 29,141.01 is: 43,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.55 : 68,775.34 = 29,141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.55/68,775.34 = 29,141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.55x = 68,775.34 × 29,141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.55x = 2,004,182,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,182,870.69/45,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,784.74

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