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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.82, 62,687.71 and 35,188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.82, 62,687.71 and 35,188.61 is: 48,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.82 : 62,687.71 = 35,188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.82/62,687.71 = 35,188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.82x = 62,687.71 × 35,188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.82x = 2,205,893,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,893,528.13/45,417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,568.90

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