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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,552.46, 84,942.42 and 33,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,552.46, 84,942.42 and 33,258.08 is: 45,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,552.46 : 84,942.42 = 33,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,552.46/84,942.42 = 33,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,552.46x = 84,942.42 × 33,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,552.46x = 2,825,021,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,021,799.75/61,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,896.16

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