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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.84, 62,554.86 and 35,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.84, 62,554.86 and 35,225.40 is: 48,674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.84 : 62,554.86 = 35,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.84/62,554.86 = 35,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.84x = 62,554.86 × 35,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.84x = 2,203,519,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,519,965.44/45,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,674.16

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