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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,079.76, 63,627 and 29,955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,079.76, 63,627 and 29,955.06 is: 41,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,079.76 : 63,627 = 29,955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,079.76/63,627 = 29,955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,079.76x = 63,627 × 29,955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,079.76x = 1,905,950,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,950,602.62/46,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,361.99

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