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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,309.70, 76,901.67 and 29,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,309.70, 76,901.67 and 29,141.73 is: 43,676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,309.70 : 76,901.67 = 29,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,309.70/76,901.67 = 29,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,309.70x = 76,901.67 × 29,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,309.70x = 2,241,047,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,047,703.69/51,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,676.88

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