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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237.28, 61,046.84 and 25,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237.28, 61,046.84 and 25,374 is: 35,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237.28 : 61,046.84 = 25,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237.28/61,046.84 = 25,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237.28x = 61,046.84 × 25,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237.28x = 1,549,002,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,002,518.16/44,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,015.77

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