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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,229.84, 60,993.72 and 37,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,229.84, 60,993.72 and 37,533.84 is: 51,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,229.84 : 60,993.72 = 37,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,229.84/60,993.72 = 37,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,229.84x = 60,993.72 × 37,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,229.84x = 2,289,328,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,328,527.48/44,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,759.82

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