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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.49, 62,312.07 and 33,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.49, 62,312.07 and 33,707.74 is: 46,479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.49 : 62,312.07 = 33,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.49/62,312.07 = 33,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.49x = 62,312.07 × 33,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.49x = 2,100,399,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,399,054.42/45,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,479.81

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