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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,829.76, 91,221.42 and 29,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,829.76, 91,221.42 and 29,231 is: 43,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,829.76 : 91,221.42 = 29,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,829.76/91,221.42 = 29,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,829.76x = 91,221.42 × 29,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,829.76x = 2,666,493,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,493,328.02/60,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,835.34

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