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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,776.97, 63,178.62 and 33,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,776.97, 63,178.62 and 33,071.25 is: 45,642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,776.97 : 63,178.62 = 33,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,776.97/63,178.62 = 33,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,776.97x = 63,178.62 × 33,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,776.97x = 2,089,396,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,396,049.58/45,776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.95

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