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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.21, 68,985.07 and 29,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.21, 68,985.07 and 29,332.40 is: 43,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.21 : 68,985.07 = 29,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.21/68,985.07 = 29,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.21x = 68,985.07 × 29,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.21x = 2,023,497,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,497,249.01/46,019.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,970.71

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