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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,096.79, 62,182.65 and 33,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,096.79, 62,182.65 and 33,729.86 is: 46,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,096.79 : 62,182.65 = 33,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,096.79/62,182.65 = 33,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,096.79x = 62,182.65 × 33,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,096.79x = 2,097,412,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,412,068.13/45,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,509.12

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