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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,097.24, 62,196.40 and 33,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,097.24, 62,196.40 and 33,793.24 is: 46,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,097.24 : 62,196.40 = 33,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,097.24/62,196.40 = 33,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,097.24x = 62,196.40 × 33,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,097.24x = 2,101,817,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,817,872.34/45,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,606.35

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