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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.20, 66,010.80 and 24,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.20, 66,010.80 and 24,324.20 is: 36,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.20 : 66,010.80 = 24,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.20/66,010.80 = 24,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.20x = 66,010.80 × 24,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.20x = 1,605,659,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,659,901.36/44,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,486.30

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