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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,290.23, 61,121.69 and 27,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,290.23, 61,121.69 and 27,305.70 is: 37,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,290.23 : 61,121.69 = 27,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,290.23/61,121.69 = 27,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,290.23x = 61,121.69 × 27,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,290.23x = 1,668,970,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,970,530.63/44,290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.59

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