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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,871.11, 63,216.41 and 35,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,871.11, 63,216.41 and 35,783.55 is: 49,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,871.11 : 63,216.41 = 35,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,871.11/63,216.41 = 35,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,871.11x = 63,216.41 × 35,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,871.11x = 2,262,107,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,107,389.14/45,871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,314.42

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