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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,657.96, 62,990.64 and 33,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,657.96, 62,990.64 and 33,749.88 is: 46,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,657.96 : 62,990.64 = 33,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,657.96/62,990.64 = 33,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,657.96x = 62,990.64 × 33,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,657.96x = 2,125,926,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,926,541.12/45,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,562.01

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