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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,423.28, 61,286.58 and 25,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,423.28, 61,286.58 and 25,550.28 is: 35,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,423.28 : 61,286.58 = 25,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,423.28/61,286.58 = 25,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,423.28x = 61,286.58 × 25,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,423.28x = 1,565,889,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,889,279.24/44,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,249.29

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