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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.60, 66,123.60 and 34,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.60, 66,123.60 and 34,265.20 is: 51,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.60 : 66,123.60 = 34,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.60/66,123.60 = 34,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.60x = 66,123.60 × 34,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.60x = 2,265,738,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,738,378.72/44,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,284.72

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