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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.63, 67,710.47 and 27,397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.63, 67,710.47 and 27,397.35 is: 41,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.63 : 67,710.47 = 27,397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.63/67,710.47 = 27,397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.63x = 67,710.47 × 27,397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.63x = 1,855,087,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,087,308.27/45,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,075.71

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