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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237.29, 61,046.85 and 25,374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237.29, 61,046.85 and 25,374.01 is: 35,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237.29 : 61,046.85 = 25,374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237.29/61,046.85 = 25,374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237.29x = 61,046.85 × 25,374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237.29x = 1,549,003,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,003,382.37/44,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,015.78

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