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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.29, 60,999.03 and 27,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.29, 60,999.03 and 27,214.41 is: 37,544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.29 : 60,999.03 = 27,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.29/60,999.03 = 27,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.29x = 60,999.03 × 27,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.29x = 1,660,052,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,052,612.02/44,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.76

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