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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,620.83, 62,867.03 and 34,877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,620.83, 62,867.03 and 34,877.84 is: 48,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,620.83 : 62,867.03 = 34,877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,620.83/62,867.03 = 34,877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,620.83x = 62,867.03 × 34,877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,620.83x = 2,192,665,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,665,986.47/45,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,062.83

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