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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,079.78, 60,812.89 and 25,206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,079.78, 60,812.89 and 25,206.82 is: 34,775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,079.78 : 60,812.89 = 25,206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,079.78/60,812.89 = 25,206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,079.78x = 60,812.89 × 25,206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,079.78x = 1,532,899,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,899,571.91/44,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,775.57

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