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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,657.32, 85,087.10 and 33,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,657.32, 85,087.10 and 33,363 is: 46,040.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,657.32 : 85,087.10 = 33,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,657.32/85,087.10 = 33,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,657.32x = 85,087.10 × 33,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,657.32x = 2,838,760,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,760,750.49/61,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,040.94

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