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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,225.61, 60,989.67 and 34,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,225.61, 60,989.67 and 34,138.14 is: 47,078.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,225.61 : 60,989.67 = 34,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,225.61/60,989.67 = 34,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,225.61x = 60,989.67 × 34,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,225.61x = 2,082,073,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,073,893.01/44,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,078.47

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