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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,638.61, 72,654.22 and 44,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,638.61, 72,654.22 and 44,127.25 is: 60,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,638.61 : 72,654.22 = 44,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,638.61/72,654.22 = 44,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,638.61x = 72,654.22 × 44,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,638.61x = 3,206,030,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,030,637.54/52,638.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,906.45

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