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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,252.96, 66,344.88 and 30,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,252.96, 66,344.88 and 30,178.10 is: 45,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,252.96 : 66,344.88 = 30,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,252.96/66,344.88 = 30,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,252.96x = 66,344.88 × 30,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,252.96x = 2,002,162,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,162,091.40/44,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,243.58

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