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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,010.49, 62,079.95 and 27,086.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,010.49, 62,079.95 and 27,086.81 is: 37,359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,010.49 : 62,079.95 = 27,086.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,010.49/62,079.95 = 27,086.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,010.49x = 62,079.95 × 27,086.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,010.49x = 1,681,547,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,547,567.78/45,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,359.02

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