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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,058.80, 84,259.89 and 33,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,058.80, 84,259.89 and 33,832.24 is: 46,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,058.80 : 84,259.89 = 33,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,058.80/84,259.89 = 33,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,058.80x = 84,259.89 × 33,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,058.80x = 2,850,700,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,700,820.85/61,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,687.80

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