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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.68, 61,079.95 and 28,374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.68, 61,079.95 and 28,374.65 is: 39,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.68 : 61,079.95 = 28,374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.68/61,079.95 = 28,374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.68x = 61,079.95 × 28,374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.68x = 1,733,122,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,122,426.16/44,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,150.08

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