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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,925.53, 61,995.02 and 27,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,925.53, 61,995.02 and 27,017.06 is: 37,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,925.53 : 61,995.02 = 27,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,925.53/61,995.02 = 27,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,925.53x = 61,995.02 × 27,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,925.53x = 1,674,922,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,922,729.98/44,925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.21

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