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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,166.72, 62,285.88 and 34,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,166.72, 62,285.88 and 34,439.08 is: 47,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,166.72 : 62,285.88 = 34,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,166.72/62,285.88 = 34,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,166.72x = 62,285.88 × 34,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,166.72x = 2,145,068,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,068,404.19/45,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,492.23

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