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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,855.20, 61,858.60 and 32,736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,855.20, 61,858.60 and 32,736.49 is: 45,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,855.20 : 61,858.60 = 32,736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,855.20/61,858.60 = 32,736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,855.20x = 61,858.60 × 32,736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,855.20x = 2,025,033,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,033,177.68/44,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,146.01

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