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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.68, 61,068.96 and 27,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.68, 61,068.96 and 27,252.48 is: 37,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.68 : 61,068.96 = 27,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.68/61,068.96 = 27,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.68x = 61,068.96 × 27,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.68x = 1,664,280,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,280,611.02/44,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,609.43

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