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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,637.64, 85,059.90 and 33,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,637.64, 85,059.90 and 33,343.35 is: 46,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,637.64 : 85,059.90 = 33,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,637.64/85,059.90 = 33,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,637.64x = 85,059.90 × 33,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,637.64x = 2,836,182,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,182,016.67/61,637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,013.80

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