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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.29, 61,109.34 and 27,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.29, 61,109.34 and 27,296.76 is: 37,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.29 : 61,109.34 = 27,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.29/61,109.34 = 27,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.29x = 61,109.34 × 27,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.29x = 1,668,086,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,086,987.74/44,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,670.24

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