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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,607.63, 85,018.47 and 33,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,607.63, 85,018.47 and 33,313.25 is: 45,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,607.63 : 85,018.47 = 33,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,607.63/85,018.47 = 33,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,607.63x = 85,018.47 × 33,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,607.63x = 2,832,241,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,241,545.73/61,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,972.25

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