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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.68, 62,140.50 and 33,752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.68, 62,140.50 and 33,752.76 is: 46,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.68 : 62,140.50 = 33,752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.68/62,140.50 = 33,752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.68x = 62,140.50 × 33,752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.68x = 2,097,413,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,413,382.78/45,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,550.55

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