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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.64, 62,477.04 and 33,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.64, 62,477.04 and 33,377.44 is: 46,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.64 : 62,477.04 = 33,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.64/62,477.04 = 33,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.64x = 62,477.04 × 33,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.64x = 2,085,323,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,323,653.98/45,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,048.23

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