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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.21, 62,280.54 and 33,854.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.21, 62,280.54 and 33,854.22 is: 46,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.21 : 62,280.54 = 33,854.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.21/62,280.54 = 33,854.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.21x = 62,280.54 × 33,854.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.21x = 2,108,459,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,459,102.88/45,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,689.46

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