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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.16, 62,667.88 and 33,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.16, 62,667.88 and 33,515.88 is: 46,239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.16 : 62,667.88 = 33,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.16/62,667.88 = 33,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.16x = 62,667.88 × 33,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.16x = 2,100,369,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,369,145.93/45,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,239.03

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