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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,903.99, 63,331.26 and 29,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,903.99, 63,331.26 and 29,997.66 is: 41,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,903.99 : 63,331.26 = 29,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,903.99/63,331.26 = 29,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,903.99x = 63,331.26 × 29,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,903.99x = 1,899,789,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,789,604.85/45,903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,386.15

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