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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,909.28, 63,356.88 and 35,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,909.28, 63,356.88 and 35,956 is: 49,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,909.28 : 63,356.88 = 35,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,909.28/63,356.88 = 35,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,909.28x = 63,356.88 × 35,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,909.28x = 2,278,059,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,059,977.28/45,909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,620.90

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