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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,245.97, 61,006.52 and 36,149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,245.97, 61,006.52 and 36,149.74 is: 49,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,245.97 : 61,006.52 = 36,149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,245.97/61,006.52 = 36,149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,245.97x = 61,006.52 × 36,149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,245.97x = 2,205,369,913.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,369,913.98/44,245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,843.41

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