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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,575.30, 84,973.95 and 33,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,575.30, 84,973.95 and 33,281.04 is: 45,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,575.30 : 84,973.95 = 33,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,575.30/84,973.95 = 33,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,575.30x = 84,973.95 × 33,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,575.30x = 2,828,021,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,021,428.91/61,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,927.85

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