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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,298.19, 62,501.44 and 27,392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,298.19, 62,501.44 and 27,392.82 is: 37,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,298.19 : 62,501.44 = 27,392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,298.19/62,501.44 = 27,392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,298.19x = 62,501.44 × 27,392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,298.19x = 1,712,090,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,090,444.16/45,298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,796.00

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