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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.09, 66,148.38 and 36,739.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.09, 66,148.38 and 36,739.67 is: 55,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.09 : 66,148.38 = 36,739.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.09/66,148.38 = 36,739.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.09x = 66,148.38 × 36,739.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.09x = 2,430,269,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,269,321.49/44,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,034.41

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