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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,821.94, 104,655.06 and 44,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,821.94, 104,655.06 and 44,001 is: 60,733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,821.94 : 104,655.06 = 44,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,821.94/104,655.06 = 44,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,821.94x = 104,655.06 × 44,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,821.94x = 4,604,927,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,927,295.06/75,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,733.44

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