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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,562.52, 84,956 and 33,268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,562.52, 84,956 and 33,268.12 is: 45,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,562.52 : 84,956 = 33,268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,562.52/84,956 = 33,268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,562.52x = 84,956 × 33,268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,562.52x = 2,826,326,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,326,402.72/61,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,909.86

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