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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.68, 62,109.24 and 33,686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.68, 62,109.24 and 33,686.64 is: 46,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.68 : 62,109.24 = 33,686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.68/62,109.24 = 33,686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.68x = 62,109.24 × 33,686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.68x = 2,092,251,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,251,608.55/44,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,528.93

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