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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,961.65, 64,813.72 and 29,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,961.65, 64,813.72 and 29,062.42 is: 40,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,961.65 : 64,813.72 = 29,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,961.65/64,813.72 = 29,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,961.65x = 64,813.72 × 29,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,961.65x = 1,883,643,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,643,317.71/46,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,110.25

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