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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.26, 62,898.08 and 32,210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.26, 62,898.08 and 32,210.87 is: 44,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.26 : 62,898.08 = 32,210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.26/62,898.08 = 32,210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.26x = 62,898.08 × 32,210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.26x = 2,026,001,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,001,402.58/45,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,368.31

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