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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,725.65, 85,181.52 and 33,431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,725.65, 85,181.52 and 33,431.33 is: 46,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,725.65 : 85,181.52 = 33,431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,725.65/85,181.52 = 33,431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,725.65x = 85,181.52 × 33,431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,725.65x = 2,847,731,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,731,843.34/61,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,135.31

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