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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.97, 62,393.59 and 35,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.97, 62,393.59 and 35,632.13 is: 49,162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.97 : 62,393.59 = 35,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.97/62,393.59 = 35,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.97x = 62,393.59 × 35,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.97x = 2,223,216,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,216,264.98/45,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,162.31

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