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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.61, 62,002.29 and 28,823.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.61, 62,002.29 and 28,823.46 is: 39,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.61 : 62,002.29 = 28,823.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.61/62,002.29 = 28,823.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.61x = 62,002.29 × 28,823.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.61x = 1,787,120,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,120,525.72/44,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,753.89

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