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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,094.44, 62,267.12 and 28,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,094.44, 62,267.12 and 28,969.76 is: 40,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,094.44 : 62,267.12 = 28,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,094.44/62,267.12 = 28,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,094.44x = 62,267.12 × 28,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,094.44x = 1,803,863,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,863,641.75/45,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,001.90

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