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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,323.28, 61,108.68 and 36,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,323.28, 61,108.68 and 36,741.84 is: 50,656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,323.28 : 61,108.68 = 36,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,323.28/61,108.68 = 36,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,323.28x = 61,108.68 × 36,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,323.28x = 2,245,245,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,245,343.17/44,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,656.12

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