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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,169.84, 62,336.70 and 27,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,169.84, 62,336.70 and 27,264.60 is: 37,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,169.84 : 62,336.70 = 27,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,169.84/62,336.70 = 27,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,169.84x = 62,336.70 × 27,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,169.84x = 1,699,585,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,585,190.82/45,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.55

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