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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.16, 61,132.84 and 25,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.16, 61,132.84 and 25,431.88 is: 35,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.16 : 61,132.84 = 25,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.16/61,132.84 = 25,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.16x = 61,132.84 × 25,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.16x = 1,554,723,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,723,050.94/44,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,099.16

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