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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.13, 63,264.16 and 32,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.13, 63,264.16 and 32,440.88 is: 44,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.13 : 63,264.16 = 32,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.13/63,264.16 = 32,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.13x = 63,264.16 × 32,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.13x = 2,052,345,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,345,022.86/45,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,754.22

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