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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.36, 61,546.73 and 28,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.36, 61,546.73 and 28,479.26 is: 39,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.36 : 61,546.73 = 28,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.36/61,546.73 = 28,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.36x = 61,546.73 × 28,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.36x = 1,752,805,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,805,337.29/44,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,290.56

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