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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,041.96, 66,081.45 and 27,415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,041.96, 66,081.45 and 27,415.90 is: 41,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,041.96 : 66,081.45 = 27,415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,041.96/66,081.45 = 27,415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,041.96x = 66,081.45 × 27,415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,041.96x = 1,811,682,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,682,425.06/44,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,135.37

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