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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,448.78, 86,097.96 and 45,455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,448.78, 86,097.96 and 45,455.79 is: 62,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,448.78 : 86,097.96 = 45,455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,448.78/86,097.96 = 45,455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,448.78x = 86,097.96 × 45,455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,448.78x = 3,913,650,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,650,789.19/62,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,669.77

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