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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,667.81, 61,579.31 and 36,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,667.81, 61,579.31 and 36,573.21 is: 50,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,667.81 : 61,579.31 = 36,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,667.81/61,579.31 = 36,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,667.81x = 61,579.31 × 36,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,667.81x = 2,252,152,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,152,853.42/44,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,420.04

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