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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.48, 62,762.94 and 33,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.48, 62,762.94 and 33,553.44 is: 46,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.48 : 62,762.94 = 33,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.48/62,762.94 = 33,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.48x = 62,762.94 × 33,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.48x = 2,105,912,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,912,541.51/45,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,300.60

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