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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,047.84, 60,806.70 and 29,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,047.84, 60,806.70 and 29,536.72 is: 40,774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,047.84 : 60,806.70 = 29,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,047.84/60,806.70 = 29,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,047.84x = 60,806.70 × 29,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,047.84x = 1,796,030,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,030,472.02/44,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,774.54

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