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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.72, 66,218.64 and 23,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.72, 66,218.64 and 23,377.36 is: 35,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.72 : 66,218.64 = 23,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.72/66,218.64 = 23,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.72x = 66,218.64 × 23,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.72x = 1,548,016,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,016,985.99/44,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,055.75

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