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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,668.81, 85,102.96 and 33,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,668.81, 85,102.96 and 33,374.50 is: 46,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,668.81 : 85,102.96 = 33,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,668.81/85,102.96 = 33,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,668.81x = 85,102.96 × 33,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,668.81x = 2,840,268,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,268,738.52/61,668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,056.81

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