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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,722.63, 61,715.93 and 25,601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,722.63, 61,715.93 and 25,601.77 is: 35,329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,722.63 : 61,715.93 = 25,601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,722.63/61,715.93 = 25,601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,722.63x = 61,715.93 × 25,601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,722.63x = 1,580,037,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,037,158.05/44,722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,329.70

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