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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,950.23, 62,054.64 and 32,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,950.23, 62,054.64 and 32,837.11 is: 45,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,950.23 : 62,054.64 = 32,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,950.23/62,054.64 = 32,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,950.23x = 62,054.64 × 32,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,950.23x = 2,037,695,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,695,039.69/44,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,332.25

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