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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.69, 63,253.99 and 28,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.69, 63,253.99 and 28,832.96 is: 39,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.69 : 63,253.99 = 28,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.69/63,253.99 = 28,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.69x = 63,253.99 × 28,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.69x = 1,823,799,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,799,876.59/45,855.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,772.59

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