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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.74, 66,269.04 and 40,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.74, 66,269.04 and 40,009.12 is: 60,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.74 : 66,269.04 = 40,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.74/66,269.04 = 40,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.74x = 66,269.04 × 40,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.74x = 2,651,365,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,365,973.64/44,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,038.98

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