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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,046.22, 84,239.70 and 33,820.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,046.22, 84,239.70 and 33,820.47 is: 46,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,046.22 : 84,239.70 = 33,820.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,046.22/84,239.70 = 33,820.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,046.22x = 84,239.70 × 33,820.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,046.22x = 2,849,026,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,026,246.66/61,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,669.99

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