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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,661.96, 62,996.14 and 33,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,661.96, 62,996.14 and 33,753.88 is: 46,567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,661.96 : 62,996.14 = 33,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,661.96/62,996.14 = 33,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,661.96x = 62,996.14 × 33,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,661.96x = 2,126,364,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,364,150.02/45,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,567.52

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