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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.82, 62,410.45 and 27,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.82, 62,410.45 and 27,313.83 is: 37,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.82 : 62,410.45 = 27,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.82/62,410.45 = 27,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.82x = 62,410.45 × 27,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.82x = 1,704,668,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,668,421.52/45,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,688.21

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