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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.72, 62,523.44 and 34,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.72, 62,523.44 and 34,783.36 is: 48,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.72 : 62,523.44 = 34,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.72/62,523.44 = 34,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.72x = 62,523.44 × 34,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.72x = 2,174,775,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,775,321.96/45,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,047.83

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