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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.28, 61,287.96 and 25,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.28, 61,287.96 and 25,551.28 is: 35,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.28 : 61,287.96 = 25,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.28/61,287.96 = 25,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.28x = 61,287.96 × 25,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.28x = 1,565,985,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,985,826.59/44,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,250.67

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