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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.71, 68,993.31 and 29,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.71, 68,993.31 and 29,337.90 is: 43,978.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.71 : 68,993.31 = 29,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.71/68,993.31 = 29,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.71x = 68,993.31 × 29,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.71x = 2,024,118,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,118,829.45/46,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,978.96

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