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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.16, 60,698.82 and 36,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.16, 60,698.82 and 36,064.32 is: 49,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.16 : 60,698.82 = 36,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.16/60,698.82 = 36,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.16x = 60,698.82 × 36,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.16x = 2,189,061,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,061,668.10/44,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,710.55

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