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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,243.27, 66,358.05 and 24,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,243.27, 66,358.05 and 24,262.62 is: 36,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,243.27 : 66,358.05 = 24,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,243.27/66,358.05 = 24,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,243.27x = 66,358.05 × 24,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,243.27x = 1,610,020,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,020,151.09/44,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.17

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