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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,370.19, 66,764.79 and 29,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,370.19, 66,764.79 and 29,250 is: 40,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,370.19 : 66,764.79 = 29,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,370.19/66,764.79 = 29,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,370.19x = 66,764.79 × 29,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,370.19x = 1,952,870,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,870,107.50/48,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,373.43

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