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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,184.61, 66,287.76 and 36,300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,184.61, 66,287.76 and 36,300.43 is: 54,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,184.61 : 66,287.76 = 36,300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,184.61/66,287.76 = 36,300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,184.61x = 66,287.76 × 36,300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,184.61x = 2,406,274,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,274,191.74/44,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,459.55

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