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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,451.94, 62,719.52 and 33,521.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,451.94, 62,719.52 and 33,521.85 is: 46,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,451.94 : 62,719.52 = 33,521.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,451.94/62,719.52 = 33,521.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,451.94x = 62,719.52 × 33,521.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,451.94x = 2,102,474,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,474,173.90/45,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,257.09

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