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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,875.80, 63,339.06 and 35,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,875.80, 63,339.06 and 35,246.44 is: 48,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,875.80 : 63,339.06 = 35,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,875.80/63,339.06 = 35,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,875.80x = 63,339.06 × 35,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,875.80x = 2,232,476,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,476,377.95/45,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,663.49

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