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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,617.96, 62,935.44 and 33,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,617.96, 62,935.44 and 33,709.88 is: 46,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,617.96 : 62,935.44 = 33,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,617.96/62,935.44 = 33,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,617.96x = 62,935.44 × 33,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,617.96x = 2,121,546,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,546,130.15/45,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,506.82

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