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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.92, 66,317.88 and 36,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.92, 66,317.88 and 36,404.34 is: 54,606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.92 : 66,317.88 = 36,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.92/66,317.88 = 36,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.92x = 66,317.88 × 36,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.92x = 2,414,258,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,258,651.60/44,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,606.51

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