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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,008.80, 66,056.40 and 21,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,008.80, 66,056.40 and 21,847.20 is: 32,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,008.80 : 66,056.40 = 21,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,008.80/66,056.40 = 21,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,008.80x = 66,056.40 × 21,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,008.80x = 1,443,147,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,147,382.08/44,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,792.25

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