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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.82, 60,962.93 and 25,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.82, 60,962.93 and 25,315.59 is: 34,936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.82 : 60,962.93 = 25,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.82/60,962.93 = 25,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.82x = 60,962.93 × 25,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.82x = 1,543,312,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,312,395.13/44,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,936.47

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