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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,375.22, 86,047.83 and 45,353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,375.22, 86,047.83 and 45,353.07 is: 62,565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,375.22 : 86,047.83 = 45,353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,375.22/86,047.83 = 45,353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,375.22x = 86,047.83 × 45,353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,375.22x = 3,902,533,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,533,257.34/62,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,565.44

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