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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247.96, 66,269.88 and 40,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247.96, 66,269.88 and 40,311.36 is: 60,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247.96 : 66,269.88 = 40,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247.96/66,269.88 = 40,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247.96x = 66,269.88 × 40,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247.96x = 2,671,428,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,428,989.84/44,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,374.06

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