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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,190.67, 62,363.03 and 27,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,190.67, 62,363.03 and 27,282.15 is: 37,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,190.67 : 62,363.03 = 27,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,190.67/62,363.03 = 27,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,190.67x = 62,363.03 × 27,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,190.67x = 1,701,397,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,397,402.50/45,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,649.31

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