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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.43, 62,727.46 and 35,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.43, 62,727.46 and 35,329.48 is: 48,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.43 : 62,727.46 = 35,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.43/62,727.46 = 35,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.43x = 62,727.46 × 35,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.43x = 2,216,128,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,128,543.52/45,470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,737.80

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