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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,710.33, 63,046.35 and 32,267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,710.33, 63,046.35 and 32,267.57 is: 44,505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,710.33 : 63,046.35 = 32,267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,710.33/63,046.35 = 32,267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,710.33x = 63,046.35 × 32,267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,710.33x = 2,034,352,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,352,196.64/45,710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,505.31

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