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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,870.32, 63,314.48 and 29,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,870.32, 63,314.48 and 29,957.24 is: 41,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870.32 : 63,314.48 = 29,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870.32/63,314.48 = 29,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870.32x = 63,314.48 × 29,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870.32x = 1,896,727,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,727,072.84/45,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,349.77

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