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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,171.97, 60,956.22 and 25,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,171.97, 60,956.22 and 25,307.88 is: 34,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,171.97 : 60,956.22 = 25,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,171.97/60,956.22 = 25,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,171.97x = 60,956.22 × 25,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,171.97x = 1,542,672,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,672,701.01/44,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,924.24

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