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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,511.92, 61,426.32 and 25,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,511.92, 61,426.32 and 25,649 is: 35,395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,511.92 : 61,426.32 = 25,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,511.92/61,426.32 = 25,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,511.92x = 61,426.32 × 25,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,511.92x = 1,575,523,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,523,681.68/44,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,395.55

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