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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,891.97, 63,212.91 and 32,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,891.97, 63,212.91 and 32,440.10 is: 44,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,891.97 : 63,212.91 = 32,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,891.97/63,212.91 = 32,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,891.97x = 63,212.91 × 32,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,891.97x = 2,050,632,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,632,866.45/45,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,683.92

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