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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,273.95, 94,164.63 and 44,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,273.95, 94,164.63 and 44,408.24 is: 61,248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,273.95 : 94,164.63 = 44,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,273.95/94,164.63 = 44,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,273.95x = 94,164.63 × 44,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,273.95x = 4,181,685,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,685,488.55/68,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,248.62

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