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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.94, 61,152.76 and 37,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.94, 61,152.76 and 37,975.08 is: 52,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.94 : 61,152.76 = 37,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.94/61,152.76 = 37,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.94x = 61,152.76 × 37,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.94x = 2,322,280,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,280,672.42/44,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,438.33

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