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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.32, 66,307.86 and 37,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.32, 66,307.86 and 37,650.36 is: 56,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.32 : 66,307.86 = 37,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.32/66,307.86 = 37,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.32x = 66,307.86 × 37,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.32x = 2,496,514,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,514,799.83/44,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,416.73

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