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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.67, 62,284.41 and 37,170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.67, 62,284.41 and 37,170.72 is: 51,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.67 : 62,284.41 = 37,170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.67/62,284.41 = 37,170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.67x = 62,284.41 × 37,170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.67x = 2,315,156,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,156,364.48/45,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,144.83

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