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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,990.73, 62,053.65 and 39,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,990.73, 62,053.65 and 39,892.23 is: 55,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,990.73 : 62,053.65 = 39,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,990.73/62,053.65 = 39,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,990.73x = 62,053.65 × 39,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,990.73x = 2,475,458,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,458,478.14/44,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,021.52

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