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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,056.30, 84,256.44 and 33,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,056.30, 84,256.44 and 33,829.74 is: 46,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,056.30 : 84,256.44 = 33,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,056.30/84,256.44 = 33,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,056.30x = 84,256.44 × 33,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,056.30x = 2,850,373,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,373,458.53/61,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,684.35

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