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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.66, 62,842.51 and 33,459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.66, 62,842.51 and 33,459.33 is: 46,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.66 : 62,842.51 = 33,459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.66/62,842.51 = 33,459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.66x = 62,842.51 × 33,459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.66x = 2,102,668,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,668,280.12/45,562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,148.94

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