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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,562.13, 84,955.74 and 33,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,562.13, 84,955.74 and 33,267.82 is: 45,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,562.13 : 84,955.74 = 33,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,562.13/84,955.74 = 33,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,562.13x = 84,955.74 × 33,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,562.13x = 2,826,292,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,292,266.29/61,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,909.59

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