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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.92, 66,086.97 and 30,968.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.92, 66,086.97 and 30,968.86 is: 46,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.92 : 66,086.97 = 30,968.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.92/66,086.97 = 30,968.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.92x = 66,086.97 × 30,968.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.92x = 2,046,638,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,638,121.75/44,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,453.35

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