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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,207.57, 66,311.46 and 36,399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,207.57, 66,311.46 and 36,399.98 is: 54,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,207.57 : 66,311.46 = 36,399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,207.57/66,311.46 = 36,399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,207.57x = 66,311.46 × 36,399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,207.57x = 2,413,735,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,735,983.55/44,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,600.06

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