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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,235.62, 66,197.58 and 27,603.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,235.62, 66,197.58 and 27,603.48 is: 41,307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,235.62 : 66,197.58 = 27,603.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,235.62/66,197.58 = 27,603.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,235.62x = 66,197.58 × 27,603.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,235.62x = 1,827,283,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,283,575.58/44,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,307.97

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