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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.71, 68,794.92 and 29,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.71, 68,794.92 and 29,205.43 is: 43,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.71 : 68,794.92 = 29,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.71/68,794.92 = 29,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.71x = 68,794.92 × 29,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.71x = 2,009,185,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,185,048.43/45,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,821.10

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