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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.62, 61,006.12 and 29,876.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.62, 61,006.12 and 29,876.84 is: 41,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.62 : 61,006.12 = 29,876.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.62/61,006.12 = 29,876.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.62x = 61,006.12 × 29,876.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.62x = 1,822,670,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,670,086.26/44,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,216.72

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