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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.40, 63,141.96 and 35,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.40, 63,141.96 and 35,082.76 is: 48,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.40 : 63,141.96 = 35,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.40/63,141.96 = 35,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.40x = 63,141.96 × 35,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.40x = 2,215,194,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,194,228.61/45,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,460.43

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