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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,575.45, 84,974.08 and 33,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,575.45, 84,974.08 and 33,281.14 is: 45,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,575.45 : 84,974.08 = 33,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,575.45/84,974.08 = 33,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,575.45x = 84,974.08 × 33,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,575.45x = 2,828,033,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,033,740.17/61,575.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,927.94

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