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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.54, 63,308.25 and 29,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.54, 63,308.25 and 29,966.58 is: 41,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.54 : 63,308.25 = 29,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.54/63,308.25 = 29,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.54x = 63,308.25 × 29,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.54x = 1,897,131,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,131,738.29/45,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,371.92

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