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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.43, 62,422.90 and 27,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.43, 62,422.90 and 27,113.25 is: 37,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.43 : 62,422.90 = 27,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.43/62,422.90 = 27,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.43x = 62,422.90 × 27,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.43x = 1,692,487,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,487,693.43/45,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,390.29

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