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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,041.54, 66,085.83 and 20,668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,041.54, 66,085.83 and 20,668.18 is: 31,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,041.54 : 66,085.83 = 20,668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,041.54/66,085.83 = 20,668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,041.54x = 66,085.83 × 20,668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,041.54x = 1,365,873,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,873,829.89/44,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,013.31

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