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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,060.13, 85,644.80 and 33,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,060.13, 85,644.80 and 33,767.64 is: 46,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,060.13 : 85,644.80 = 33,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,060.13/85,644.80 = 33,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,060.13x = 85,644.80 × 33,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,060.13x = 2,892,022,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,022,774.27/62,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,600.33

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