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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.78, 63,181.11 and 33,073.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.78, 63,181.11 and 33,073.07 is: 45,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.78 : 63,181.11 = 33,073.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.78/63,181.11 = 33,073.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.78x = 63,181.11 × 33,073.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.78x = 2,089,593,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,593,273.71/45,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,645.46

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