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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.29, 61,151.75 and 42,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307.29, 61,151.75 and 42,314.42 is: 58,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307.29 : 61,151.75 = 42,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307.29/61,151.75 = 42,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307.29x = 61,151.75 × 42,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307.29x = 2,587,600,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,600,315.90/44,307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,401.24

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