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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,748.67, 85,212.63 and 33,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,748.67, 85,212.63 and 33,454.29 is: 46,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,748.67 : 85,212.63 = 33,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,748.67/85,212.63 = 33,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,748.67x = 85,212.63 × 33,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,748.67x = 2,850,728,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,728,035.68/61,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,166.63

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