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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,552.62, 84,942.59 and 33,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,552.62, 84,942.59 and 33,258.30 is: 45,896.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,552.62 : 84,942.59 = 33,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,552.62/84,942.59 = 33,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,552.62x = 84,942.59 × 33,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,552.62x = 2,825,045,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,045,974.71/61,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,896.44

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