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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.08, 63,684.66 and 29,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.08, 63,684.66 and 29,377 is: 40,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.08 : 63,684.66 = 29,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.08/63,684.66 = 29,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.08x = 63,684.66 × 29,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.08x = 1,870,864,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,864,256.82/46,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,543.09

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