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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,480.08, 68,233.08 and 33,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,480.08, 68,233.08 and 33,012.56 is: 49,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,480.08 : 68,233.08 = 33,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,480.08/68,233.08 = 33,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,480.08x = 68,233.08 × 33,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,480.08x = 2,252,548,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,548,647.48/45,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,528.25

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