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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.26, 62,904.96 and 32,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.26, 62,904.96 and 32,215.86 is: 44,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.26 : 62,904.96 = 32,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.26/62,904.96 = 32,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.26x = 62,904.96 × 32,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.26x = 2,026,537,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,537,384.67/45,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,375.18

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