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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.80, 63,356.90 and 27,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.80, 63,356.90 and 27,044.84 is: 37,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.80 : 63,356.90 = 27,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.80/63,356.90 = 27,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.80x = 63,356.90 × 27,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.80x = 1,713,477,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,477,223.40/45,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,329.19

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