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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.63, 61,042.48 and 29,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.63, 61,042.48 and 29,903.53 is: 41,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.63 : 61,042.48 = 29,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.63/61,042.48 = 29,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.63x = 61,042.48 × 29,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.63x = 1,825,385,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,385,404.59/44,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,234.28

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