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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,754.28, 61,729.68 and 37,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,754.28, 61,729.68 and 37,993.30 is: 52,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,754.28 : 61,729.68 = 37,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,754.28/61,729.68 = 37,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,754.28x = 61,729.68 × 37,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,754.28x = 2,345,314,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,314,251.14/44,754.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,404.24

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