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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.72, 62,524.82 and 34,784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.72, 62,524.82 and 34,784.36 is: 48,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.72 : 62,524.82 = 34,784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.72/62,524.82 = 34,784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.72x = 62,524.82 × 34,784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.72x = 2,174,885,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,885,847.82/45,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,049.21

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