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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.68, 66,281.52 and 30,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.68, 66,281.52 and 30,294.56 is: 45,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.68 : 66,281.52 = 30,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.68/66,281.52 = 30,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.68x = 66,281.52 × 30,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.68x = 2,007,969,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,969,484.53/44,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,441.84

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