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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,151.93, 60,929.21 and 32,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,151.93, 60,929.21 and 32,871.87 is: 45,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,151.93 : 60,929.21 = 32,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,151.93/60,929.21 = 32,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,151.93x = 60,929.21 × 32,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,151.93x = 2,002,856,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,856,905.96/44,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,362.84

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