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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.86, 66,162.32 and 36,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.86, 66,162.32 and 36,664.24 is: 54,990.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.86 : 66,162.32 = 36,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.86/66,162.32 = 36,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.86x = 66,162.32 × 36,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.86x = 2,425,791,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,791,179.44/44,112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,990.57

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