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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,898.77, 63,322.89 and 33,828.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,898.77, 63,322.89 and 33,828.07 is: 46,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,898.77 : 63,322.89 = 33,828.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,898.77/63,322.89 = 33,828.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,898.77x = 63,322.89 × 33,828.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,898.77x = 2,142,090,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,090,989.09/45,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,669.90

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