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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.25, 64,458.78 and 29,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.25, 64,458.78 and 29,942.25 is: 41,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.25 : 64,458.78 = 29,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.25/64,458.78 = 29,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.25x = 64,458.78 × 29,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.25x = 1,930,040,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,040,905.46/46,709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,320.31

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