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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.65, 62,003.91 and 37,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.65, 62,003.91 and 37,064.17 is: 51,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.65 : 62,003.91 = 37,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.65/62,003.91 = 37,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.65x = 62,003.91 × 37,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.65x = 2,298,123,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,123,460.90/45,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,028.98

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