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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,294.83, 62,512.63 and 27,389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,294.83, 62,512.63 and 27,389.97 is: 37,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,294.83 : 62,512.63 = 27,389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,294.83/62,512.63 = 27,389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,294.83x = 62,512.63 × 27,389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,294.83x = 1,712,218,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,218,747.76/45,294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,801.64

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