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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.70, 68,309.55 and 33,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.70, 68,309.55 and 33,000.90 is: 49,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.70 : 68,309.55 = 33,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.70/68,309.55 = 33,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.70x = 68,309.55 × 33,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.70x = 2,254,276,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,276,628.60/45,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,501.35

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