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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.78, 61,319.88 and 25,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.78, 61,319.88 and 25,567.50 is: 35,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.78 : 61,319.88 = 25,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.78/61,319.88 = 25,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.78x = 61,319.88 × 25,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.78x = 1,567,796,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,796,031.90/44,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,286.26

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