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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,689.07, 61,659.73 and 32,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,689.07, 61,659.73 and 32,731.64 is: 45,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,689.07 : 61,659.73 = 32,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,689.07/61,659.73 = 32,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,689.07x = 61,659.73 × 32,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,689.07x = 2,018,224,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,224,395.53/44,689.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,161.48

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