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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.32, 62,366.16 and 34,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.32, 62,366.16 and 34,541.44 is: 47,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.32 : 62,366.16 = 34,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.32/62,366.16 = 34,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.32x = 62,366.16 × 34,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.32x = 2,154,216,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,216,973.67/45,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,690.98

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