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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.99, 67,373.88 and 35,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.99, 67,373.88 and 35,562.72 is: 53,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.99 : 67,373.88 = 35,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.99/67,373.88 = 35,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.99x = 67,373.88 × 35,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.99x = 2,395,998,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,998,429.75/44,985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,260.99

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