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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,807.73, 68,732.25 and 29,163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,807.73, 68,732.25 and 29,163.45 is: 43,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,807.73 : 68,732.25 = 29,163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,807.73/68,732.25 = 29,163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,807.73x = 68,732.25 × 29,163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,807.73x = 2,004,469,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,469,192.60/45,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,758.32

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