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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,659.74, 62,893.26 and 32,207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,659.74, 62,893.26 and 32,207.35 is: 44,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,659.74 : 62,893.26 = 32,207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,659.74/62,893.26 = 32,207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,659.74x = 62,893.26 × 32,207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,659.74x = 2,025,625,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,625,237.46/45,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,363.49

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