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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,744.67, 85,207.89 and 33,450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,744.67, 85,207.89 and 33,450.35 is: 46,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,744.67 : 85,207.89 = 33,450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,744.67/85,207.89 = 33,450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,744.67x = 85,207.89 × 33,450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,744.67x = 2,850,233,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,233,317.22/61,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,161.61

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