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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.28, 60,746.22 and 35,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.28, 60,746.22 and 35,117.91 is: 48,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.28 : 60,746.22 = 35,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.28/60,746.22 = 35,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.28x = 60,746.22 × 35,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.28x = 2,133,280,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,280,286.80/44,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,473.42

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