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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.20, 68,659.80 and 33,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.20, 68,659.80 and 33,266.80 is: 49,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.20 : 68,659.80 = 33,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.20/68,659.80 = 33,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.20x = 68,659.80 × 33,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.20x = 2,284,091,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,091,834.64/45,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,900.20

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