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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.80, 61,144.73 and 27,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.80, 61,144.73 and 27,083.76 is: 37,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.80 : 61,144.73 = 27,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.80/61,144.73 = 27,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.80x = 61,144.73 × 27,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.80x = 1,656,029,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,029,253.75/44,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,368.82

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