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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.92, 62,098.70 and 35,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.92, 62,098.70 and 35,475.62 is: 48,899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.92 : 62,098.70 = 35,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.92/62,098.70 = 35,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.92x = 62,098.70 × 35,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.92x = 2,202,989,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,989,395.82/45,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,899.99

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