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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.78, 62,814.47 and 35,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.78, 62,814.47 and 35,413.16 is: 48,933.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.78 : 62,814.47 = 35,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.78/62,814.47 = 35,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.78x = 62,814.47 × 35,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.78x = 2,224,458,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,458,699.36/45,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,933.53

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