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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,238.15, 66,201.40 and 36,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,238.15, 66,201.40 and 36,244.67 is: 54,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,238.15 : 66,201.40 = 36,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,238.15/66,201.40 = 36,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,238.15x = 66,201.40 × 36,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,238.15x = 2,399,447,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,447,610.84/44,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,239.33

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