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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,671.59, 85,106.80 and 33,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,671.59, 85,106.80 and 33,377.28 is: 46,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,671.59 : 85,106.80 = 33,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,671.59/85,106.80 = 33,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,671.59x = 85,106.80 × 33,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,671.59x = 2,840,633,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,633,694.80/61,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,060.65

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