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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,351.98, 63,942.18 and 29,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,351.98, 63,942.18 and 29,327.52 is: 40,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,351.98 : 63,942.18 = 29,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,351.98/63,942.18 = 29,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,351.98x = 63,942.18 × 29,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,351.98x = 1,875,265,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,265,562.79/46,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,457.08

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