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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.42, 67,535.98 and 33,161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.42, 67,535.98 and 33,161.47 is: 49,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.42 : 67,535.98 = 33,161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.42/67,535.98 = 33,161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.42x = 67,535.98 × 33,161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.42x = 2,239,592,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,592,122.95/45,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,698.67

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