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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,445.78, 86,093.82 and 45,452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,445.78, 86,093.82 and 45,452.79 is: 62,665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,445.78 : 86,093.82 = 45,452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,445.78/86,093.82 = 45,452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,445.78x = 86,093.82 × 45,452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,445.78x = 3,913,204,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,204,320.76/62,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,665.63

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