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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,171.83, 60,942.40 and 25,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,171.83, 60,942.40 and 25,049.22 is: 34,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,171.83 : 60,942.40 = 25,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,171.83/60,942.40 = 25,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,171.83x = 60,942.40 × 25,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,171.83x = 1,526,559,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,559,584.93/44,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,559.57

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