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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,165.28, 60,947.58 and 32,885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,165.28, 60,947.58 and 32,885.22 is: 45,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,165.28 : 60,947.58 = 32,885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,165.28/60,947.58 = 32,885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,165.28x = 60,947.58 × 32,885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,165.28x = 2,004,274,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,274,576.77/44,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,381.23

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