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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.52, 66,281.20 and 31,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.52, 66,281.20 and 31,098.40 is: 46,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.52 : 66,281.20 = 31,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.52/66,281.20 = 31,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.52x = 66,281.20 × 31,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.52x = 2,061,239,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,239,270.08/44,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,647.54

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