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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.57, 62,127 and 33,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.57, 62,127 and 33,699.51 is: 46,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.57 : 62,127 = 33,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.57/62,127 = 33,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.57x = 62,127 × 33,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.57x = 2,093,649,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,649,457.77/44,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,546.68

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