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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,666.31, 85,099.51 and 33,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,666.31, 85,099.51 and 33,372 is: 46,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,666.31 : 85,099.51 = 33,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,666.31/85,099.51 = 33,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,666.31x = 85,099.51 × 33,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,666.31x = 2,839,940,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,940,889.44/61,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,053.36

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