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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.46, 62,273.88 and 30,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.46, 62,273.88 and 30,063.96 is: 41,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.46 : 62,273.88 = 30,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.46/62,273.88 = 30,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.46x = 62,273.88 × 30,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.46x = 1,872,199,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,199,437.36/45,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,447.43

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