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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,875.16, 63,320.82 and 27,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,875.16, 63,320.82 and 27,023.16 is: 37,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,875.16 : 63,320.82 = 27,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,875.16/63,320.82 = 27,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,875.16x = 63,320.82 × 27,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,875.16x = 1,711,128,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,128,650.19/45,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,299.68

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