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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,220.20, 76,833.90 and 29,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,220.20, 76,833.90 and 29,044.20 is: 43,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,220.20 : 76,833.90 = 29,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,220.20/76,833.90 = 29,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,220.20x = 76,833.90 × 29,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,220.20x = 2,231,579,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,579,158.38/51,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,568.34

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