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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,528.84, 71,039.98 and 44,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,528.84, 71,039.98 and 44,055.44 is: 60,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,528.84 : 71,039.98 = 44,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,528.84/71,039.98 = 44,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,528.84x = 71,039.98 × 44,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,528.84x = 3,129,697,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,697,576.49/51,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,736.81

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