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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.88, 63,383.36 and 34,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.88, 63,383.36 and 34,032.45 is: 46,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.88 : 63,383.36 = 34,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.88/63,383.36 = 34,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.88x = 63,383.36 × 34,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.88x = 2,157,091,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,091,288.99/45,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.61

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