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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,196.61, 66,242.23 and 30,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,196.61, 66,242.23 and 30,797.06 is: 46,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,196.61 : 66,242.23 = 30,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,196.61/66,242.23 = 30,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,196.61x = 66,242.23 × 30,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,196.61x = 2,040,065,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,065,982.87/44,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,158.88

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