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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.92, 60,886.53 and 32,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.92, 60,886.53 and 32,847.72 is: 45,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.92 : 60,886.53 = 32,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.92/60,886.53 = 32,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.92x = 60,886.53 × 32,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.92x = 1,999,983,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,983,689.21/44,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,299.83

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