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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,310.65, 62,535.51 and 32,605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,310.65, 62,535.51 and 32,605.89 is: 45,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,310.65 : 62,535.51 = 32,605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,310.65/62,535.51 = 32,605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,310.65x = 62,535.51 × 32,605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,310.65x = 2,039,025,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,025,960.15/45,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,001.03

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