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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,166.16, 84,409.97 and 33,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,166.16, 84,409.97 and 33,942.74 is: 46,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,166.16 : 84,409.97 = 33,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,166.16/84,409.97 = 33,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,166.16x = 84,409.97 × 33,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,166.16x = 2,865,105,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,105,073.35/61,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,841.34

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